Vega-Sicilia Valbuena 2021

750 ml Tempranillo 96%, Merlot 4% 2021

Vega-Sicilia Valbuena 2021 is a dry, full-bodied red from Tempranillo, Merlot, in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is noticeable. Good with lamb, roast pork, roast chicken, bolognese.

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£186.67 per bottle × 3

£560.00

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Taste profile

inferred · confidence 0.45

sweetness

1 / 5

dry

Tempranillo + Merlot prior

body

4 / 5

full

Tempranillo + Merlot prior

tannin

3 / 5

moderate

Tempranillo + Merlot prior

acidity

3 / 5

moderate

Tempranillo + Merlot prior

oak

4 / 5

noticeable

Tempranillo + Merlot prior

Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.

Facts

Style

Rich, smooth reds

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Colour

Red

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Origin

not stated

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Grapes

Tempranillo, Merlot

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ABV

14%

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Farming

not stated

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Vegan

not stated

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Critic score

none

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Drinking window

not stated

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Decant

not stated

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Food

lamb roast pork roast chicken bolognese sausages

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Occasions

dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion

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About Tempranillo

Typical aromas: red plum, strawberry, cherry, dried fig. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.

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Typical for Tempranillo · knowledge base

Sweetness

bone dryluscious

dry · 1/5

Body

lightfull

full · 4/5

Tannin

lowhigh

moderate · 3/5

Acidity

lowhigh

moderate · 3/5

Oak

noneheavy

noticeable · 4/5

Alcohol

lowhigh

moderate-high · 4/5

Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.

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