COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Merlot
PRODUCER
Vega Sicilia
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5º is a distinguished red wine from Ribera del Duero, Spain. The name 'Valbuena 5º' refers to its extensive five-year aging period in oak and bottle. Vega Sicilia, established in 1864, is a winery with a long-standing reputation for excellence, now under the stewardship of the Álvarez family since 1982. The wine is cultivated in vineyards situated at elevations between 700 and 900 meters, contributing to its unique character. The 2019 vintage was shaped by a drier growing season, with winemaking efforts focused on maintaining fruit purity and freshness.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€175
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Valbuena 5º means 'fifth' in reference to its 5-year aging.
Fact 02
Vines average 35 years old, planted at high altitudes (700-900m).
Fact 03
Estate spans 210 hectares with 19 distinct soil types.
Fact 04
The 2019 saw a shift towards French oak over American oak.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5º begins with a manual harvest of grapes from vines averaging 35 years of age, planted at high altitudes. Fermentation employs gentle extraction techniques to maintain fruit purity and freshness, with malolactic fermentation occurring in stainless steel. The wine then undergoes an extensive five-year aging regimen, comprising two years in oak, with a recent emphasis on French oak for the 2019 vintage, followed by significant bottle aging. This patient approach is central to the wine's development and character.
