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Vega Sicilia - Valbuena 5° 2014

Vega Sicilia - Valbuena 5° 2014

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96/100

Robert Parker

“2014 is a spectacular vintage from Valbuena and reminds me of the 2010, perhaps with a touch more elegance and a touch less power. It is expressive and has floral notes on the nose, along with wild berries, herbs, and spices, and a well-integrated smoky note. It has lovely complexity, and the palate is medium-bodied and intense, with bold flavors and a lovely length and persistence. Truly spectacular!” (Wine Advocate 2019 - Robert Parker) A wine for all hedonists!

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Estate

Vega Sicilia

Vintage

Valbuena 5°

Vintage

2014

Designation

Ribera del Duero

Region

Spain

Grape varieties

Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) et Merlot

Terroirs

At an elevation of 700 meters, the vineyards are situated on gently sloping concave slopes that descend from the region’s hillsides. The soil is highly expressive, with significant development evidenced by the formation of a deep calcareous layer.

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeast. Malolactic fermentation is also carried out in a stainless steel tank.

Livestock farming

5 years (French and American oak barrels + bottle)

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

A beautiful deep ruby red color

Nose

Intense and complex, revealing 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

2019

Drink before

2030+

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with a cut of red meat, Iberian cured meats, or bold cheeses...

More information at Vega Sicilia

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2019 guide) 96/100 (Extraordinary wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

The 2014 Valbuena, made primarily from Tempranillo with 5% Merlot, is fermented in separate tanks according to the specific vineyard plots, sourced from the estate’s 210 hectares of vineyards, and aged in 20,000-liter casks. 2014 is a spectacular vintage for Valbuena and reminds me of the 2010, perhaps with a bit more elegance and less power. It is expressive and has floral notes on the nose with wild berries, herbs, and spices, and a well-integrated smoky touch. It has lovely complexity, and the palate is medium-bodied and intense with bold flavors and a beautiful length and persistence. Truly spectacular!

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Review by Mr. SYLVAIN D. Published on March 15, 2022

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