Vega Sicilia, Valbuena 5°
96 Robert Parker (The Wine Advocate) - 95% Tinto fino | 5% Merlot
On the nose, Valbuena has powerful aromas of perfectly ripe fruit such as currants and blueberries combined with very fine oak aromas and not at all dominant. On the palate, it displays typical balsamic touches of the terroir of Vega Sicilia. In the mouth it is silky, enveloping the mouth with intensity and vanilla. Authentically refined texture and finish of casis.
Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeast. Malolactic fermentation is also carried out in stainless steel. After its fermentation it goes through a ageing, between wood and bottle, of five years, hence the name of the wine Valbuena 5º. French and American wood, new and used 225 litre barrels, 20,000 litre barrels. A long and complex process for a great wine.
