Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5 1996

HED33778 75cl 13.5%
Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5 1996 is a mature-vintage red wine from in the Ribera del Duero region of Spain. Valbuena is the purest expression of Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) at Vega Sicilia. The other variety used is Merlot, which is added to a greater or lesser extent depending on the vintage. "Dark ruby-red. Spicier, fresher aromas of slightly roasted plum, redcurrant, smoky oak, iron and beefsteak tomato. Dense and quite oak-spicy in the mouth, with a lusher texture than the `95 as well as a more solid spine of acidity. Also much longer on the finish, which features palate-caressing, fine tannins." International Wine Cellar, 1999
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Vega Sicilia

Vega Sicilia

Located in Ribera del Duero, Vega Sicilia was founded in 1864 by Don Eloy Lecanda y Chaves, who established the vineyards with cuttings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec taken from the vineyards of Bordeaux. The estate planted Tempranillo alongside these Bordelais varietals, which now makes up the majority of the modern Vega Sicilia blend.

The flagship wines are Unico and Unico Reserva Especial - the former is aged for 10 years before release while the latter is a blend of only the finest vintages. Valbuena 5 is the estate's 'entry level' wine, a five year aged Tempranillo. Alongside Vega Sicilia, the same team also manage Bodegas Alion in Ribera del Duero and Bodegas Pintia in Toro.

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