Winery Vega SiciliaValbuena 5º
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Tempranillo, the Merlot and the Tinto Fino.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
The Valbuena 5º of the Winery Vega Sicilia is in the top 20 of wines of Spain and in the top 10 of wines of Ribera del Duero.
Taste structure of the Valbuena 5º from the Winery Vega Sicilia
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Valbuena 5º of Winery Vega Sicilia in the region of Castille-et-Léon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Valbuena 5º of Winery Vega Sicilia in the region of Castille-et-Léon often reveals types of flavors of iron, cream or cherry and sometimes also flavors of oaky, citrus or smoke.
Food and wine pairings with Valbuena 5º
Pairings that work perfectly with Valbuena 5º
Original food and wine pairings with Valbuena 5º
The Valbuena 5º of Winery Vega Sicilia matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fleischnacka leaf, dad's lamb mouse or rabbit with goat cheese and mint.
Details and technical informations about Winery Vega Sicilia's Valbuena 5º.
Discover the grape variety: Tempranillo
The black Tempranillo is a grape variety native to Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. The black Tempranillo can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Valbuena 5º from Winery Vega Sicilia are 2016, 2015, 2014, 2010 and 2006.
Informations about the Winery Vega Sicilia
The Winery Vega Sicilia is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Ribera del Duero to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Ribera del Duero
The wine region of Ribera del Duero is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vega Sicilia or the Domaine Vega Sicilia produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ribera del Duero are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ribera del Duero often reveals types of flavors of cream, ripe blackberries or cigar box and sometimes also flavors of rosemary, baking spice or espresso.
The wine region of Castille-et-Léon
Located in the northern half of the Central Iberian plateau, Castilla y León is the largest of Spain's 17 administrative regions, covering about one-fifth of the country's total area. It extends about 350 kilometres (220 miles) from central Spain to the northern coast. Just as wide, it connects the Rioja wine region to the Portuguese border. Red wines reign supreme in Castilla y León, and the Tempranillo grape is undoubtedly the king.
The word of the wine: Unbalanced
Said of a wine whose different elements are not perceived in a harmonious and pleasant way. This is not necessarily a defect, it can be a wine that is too young and not yet blended.
