Vega Sicilia - Valbuena 5° 2011
94/100
Robert Parker
92/100
Wine Spectator
“The 2011 Valbuena was vinified plot by plot, the result of an in-depth study of the soil conducted during the 2010 vintage. 2011 was a very hot and ripe vintage in the region, and the challenge was to preserve the wine’s freshness. There are more aromas of black fruit, subtle spices, and hints of complexity, as well as fairly classic and more balsamic tertiary notes that develop in the glass. It is very different from the 2012 Alión—rounder, riper, richer, more polished, mellow, sweet, quite exuberant, and hedonistic. ” (Wine Advocate 2015 - Robert Parker)
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Eye
a beautiful deep ruby red color
Nose
Intense and complex, it reveals notes of dark fruit and spicy accents, with a lovely freshness
Palate
A complex red wine, fresh despite a hot, ripe vintage, with balsamic notes that contribute to its well-balanced acidity
Serve
at 18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2030+
Production
177,686 bottles, 3,849 magnums, 206 jeroboams
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a cut of red meat, Iberian cured meats, or bold cheeses...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated wine (2015 guide) 94/100 (Outstanding wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2011 Valbuena was vinified plot by plot, the result of an in-depth study of the soil conducted during the 2010 vintage. 2011 was a very hot and ripe vintage in the region, and the challenge was to preserve the wine’s freshness. There are more aromas of black fruit, subtle spices, and hints of complexity, as well as fairly classic and more balsamic tertiary notes that develop in the glass. It is very different from the 2012 Alión: rounder, riper, richer, more polished, mellow, sweet, quite exuberant, and hedonistic. 170,000 bottles produced.
Wine Spectator
Wine rated (2015 guide) 92/100 (Exceptional wine)
Customer rating
4.8/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. FREDERIC B. Published on August 26, 2020
Tasted in August 2020. Deep color, with aromas of ripe black fruit. Very elegant on the palate. The finest expression of the Tempranillo grape of the evening, and at a more affordable price than Unico. I highly recommend it!
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Review by Mr. FREDERIC M. Posted on March 9, 2024
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Review by Mr. JEAN CHARLES V. Published on March 17, 2022
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Review by Mr. SYLVAIN D. Published on July 20, 2019
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