Winery Vega Sicilia - Valbuena 5º

Winery Vega SiciliaValbuena 5º

4.6
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the world.
The Valbuena 5º of Winery Vega Sicilia is a red wine from the region of Ribera del Duero of Castille-et-Léon.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Tempranillo and the Merlot.
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 10 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

Wine with oak taste

oak, vanilla

Wine with earth taste

leather, smoke

Wine with spices taste

licorice, pepper

Wine with microbio taste

cream, cheese

Wine with floral taste

violet, lavender

Wine with vegetal taste

hay, bell pepper

On the nose the Valbuena 5º of Winery Vega Sicilia in the region of Castille-et-Léon often reveals types of flavors of iron, savory or dried herbs and sometimes also flavors of tobacco leaf, orange peel or citrus fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Vega Sicilia's Valbuena 5º.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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

Valbuena 5&ordm - 2019
In the top 10 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 4.711110.5
Valbuena 5&ordm - 2017
In the top 10 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 4.811110.5
Valbuena 5&ordm - 2016
In the top 10 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 4.611110.5
Valbuena 5&ordm - 2015
In the top 10 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 4.611110.5
Valbuena 5&ordm - 2014
In the top 10 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 4.611110.5
Valbuena 5&ordm - 2013
In the top 10 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 4.611110.5
Valbuena 5&ordm - 2012
In the top 10 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 4.611110.5

The best vintages of Valbuena 5º from Winery Vega Sicilia are 2017, 2019, 1968, 1981 and 2010.

Informations about the Winery Vega Sicilia

The winery offers 6 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.7.
This winery is part of the Tempos Vega Sicilia.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Ribera del Duero in the region of Castille-et-Léon

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.

Top wine Castille-et-Léon
In the top 15 of of Spain wines
In the top 10 of of Ribera del Duero wines
In the top 250 of red wines
In the top 300 wines of the world

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.

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The word of the wine: Ventilation

Aeration is the process of decanting the wine to oxygenate it and thus promote the expression of the aromatic range and the harmony of the flavours.

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