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Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5th Year 2018 is the purest expression of tinto fino (tempranillo) in Vega Sicilia. The blend of varieties that make up this wine has tinto fino as the predominant grape variety in a very major way. The other variety used is Merlot.
Vega Sicilia is the most emblematic winery in Spain, one of the oldest in the country, and undoubtedly one of the best in the world.
Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5th Year 2016 is a blend of Tempranillo and Merlot varieties with a small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon. The Tempranillo from Valbuena is obtained from plots located on concave slopes with a gentle slope descending from the hills of the plateau. These soils come from material that eroded and accumulated as colluvium on the lower slopes, developing a highly expressive soil, with significant evolution resulting in the formation of a calcareous horizon in depth. Fermentation at controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanks with native yeast. The malolactic fermentation is also carried out in stainless steel.
After fermentation, the wine undergoes aging, both in wood and in the bottle, for 5 years, hence the name Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5th Year. French and American wood, new and used 225l barrels, 20,000l vats, a long and complex process that produces a great wine.
Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5th Year is ideal to accompany stews, roast lamb, vegetables, soups, small game, big game, and stews.
It is recommended to decant before consuming. Consume this wine at a temperature between 17 and 19ºC.
Wine Type: Red Wine Winery: Vega Sicilia Winery Grape Varieties: Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Aging: Reserva Year: 2016 Alcohol Content: 14.5% Format: 75cl. Country of origin: Spain Designation of origin: Ribera del Duero