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Description

"The 2020 Valbuena is from a year marked by COVID-19 and lots of rain before the harvest, which resulted in a more ethereal wine, with 14% alcohol, a pH of 3.9 and 4.45 grams of acidity. It was produced with 97% Tinto Fino and 3% Merlot, cooled down for 24 hours and then fermented with indigenous yeasts from a pied de cuve in stainless steel. It matured in barrel and oak vats during the first year, and in the second one, it aged exclusively in oak vats of different sizes, 8,500 and 21,000 liters.

In 2020, the wine is finer-boned, it's more fluid, it's only medium-bodied... the tannins are fine-grained and polished... calls for food. With time in the glass, the wine opens up and becomes more aromatic, and it even seems to gain juiciness and change texture.

This is a production of 186,286 bottles, 5,673 magnums and some larger formats. It was bottled in May 2023." 97/100 Luis Gutierrez, Wine Advocate

Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5º (Reserva) Ribera del Duero 2020

£189.00

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Taste Profile

Dry

Sweet

Light

Complex

Fresh

Oaked

Aromas + Flavours

Blackberry

Black Plum

Tobacco

Leather

Pairing Suggestions

Roast Lamb

Roast Game

BBQ Ribs

Root Vegetables

More Information

Attributes

Type: Red Wine
Style: Savoury and Classic Red
Country: Spain
Region: Ribera del Duero
Blend: Tempranillo, Merlot
Vintage: 2020
ABV: 14%
Size: 75cl
Farming: Sustainable
Winemaking: Traditional
Vegan: Certified

Vega Sicilia

Vega Sicilia, an iconic wine producer in Spain’s Ribera del Duero region, is celebrated for its legendary wines, particularly its flagship Unico. Founded in 1864, Vega Sicilia combines centuries-old winemaking traditions with meticulous attention to detail and modern innovations. The estate’s vineyards, planted with Tempranillo and other Bordeaux varietals, benefit from the unique terroir and microclimate of the region. Vega Sicilia’s wines are known for their elegance, complexity, and remarkable ageing potential.

Ribera del Duero

Ribera del Duero is a prestigious wine region located in northern Spain, renowned for its exceptional red wines, primarily made from the Tempranillo grape, locally known as Tinta del País or Tinto Fino. The region spans the upper valley of the Duero River and benefits from a continental climate with hot, dry summers and harsh winters, which contribute to the unique character of its wines. The combination of high altitude, limestone-rich soils, and significant temperature variations between day and night enhances the concentration and complexity of the grapes. Ribera del Duero is home to some of Spain’s most celebrated wineries, including Vega Sicilia and Dominio de Pingus, which produce bold, full-bodied wines with rich flavours of dark fruit, spices, and a distinct earthy quality. Established as a Denomination of Origin (DO) in 1982, the region has quickly become synonymous with high-quality, age-worthy wines that compete on the world stage.