Vega Sicilia - Ribera del Duero - Valbuena 5° - Rouge - 2017

Wine:

A synthesis of the purest expression of the wines produced in Vega Sicilia, the 2017 Red Ribera del Duero Valbuena 5 ano carries a spectacular balance around exquisitely fine, floral and smoky flavors like never before. It is a wine that outperforms this vintage affected by the April frost and a late dry season, displaying unprecedented harmony and delicacy. A magnificent Valbuena, consistent, precise and tasty, where the powerful aromas slip into a crazy delicate palate. An exceptional bottle! Rated 96/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Aged for 5 years. The first year, 75% of the wine is aged in French oak barrels and 25% in American oak barrels. The second year, the wine is aged in tuns, allowing the development of a more subtle and precise aromatic complexity as well as a homogeneity.

Color:

Red purple of beautiful intensity.

Nose:

Subtle and precise on beautiful aromas of black fruits accented by slightly smoky notes of mocha and a touch of black olive.

Palate:

Rich and harmonious, this wine reveals a concentrated palate of breathtaking precision.

Temperature:

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Sweetbreads lacquered with a spicy juice and roasted figs, venison filet with butternut purée, smoked pigeon and parsnip mousse.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

This global vineyard legend derives its strength from a place and a family, fervently sought after by enthusiasts from all over the world.

These lands, bathed by the Duero and shaped by an austere climate and skilled hands, indeed forge one of the crown jewels of global viticulture: Vega Sicilia. The Alvarez family has created an icon, linking land, time, and man for eternity.

If these wines rank among the world's viticultural elite, nothing has been left to chance: the barrels are crafted by the estate using their unique methods; the aging processes are extremely lengthy, with some cuvées only reaching the market after waiting up to 10 years.