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Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5 2003

750 ml Nerello Mascalese Ribera del Duero, Spain 2003

Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5 2003 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Nerello Mascalese (Ribera del Duero, Spain), in the juicy, fruity reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is little. Good with tuna, roast pork, bolognese, roast vegetables. Listed at £170.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.

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£170.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.5
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Nerello Mascalese prior
body
3 / 5
medium
Nerello Mascalese prior
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Nerello Mascalese prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Nerello Mascalese prior
oak
2 / 5
little
Nerello Mascalese 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
Juicy, fruity reds
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Colour
Red
inferred from Ribera del Duero
Origin
Ribera del Duero · Ribera del Duero · Spain
inferred from Ribera del Duero
Grapes
Nerello Mascalese
merchant feed
ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
tunaroast porkbologneseroast vegetablespizzasausagesburgerstacos
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
midweek · bbq · pizza night · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Nerello Mascalese
Typical aromas: red cherry, strawberry, dried herbs, smoke, volcanic minerality. Serve at 15–17 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Nerello Mascalese · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
dry · 1/5
Body
lightfull
medium · 3/5
Tannin
lowhigh
firm · 4/5
Acidity
lowhigh
fresh · 4/5
Oak
noneheavy
little · 2/5
Alcohol
lowhigh
moderate-high · 4/5
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description

Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5 2003 represents the second wine from the esteemed Vega Sicilia estate, established in 1864 in Ribera del Duero, Spain. This vintage offers a nuanced profile with earthy aromas intertwined with hints of dark berries and subtle spices. The palate reveals layered flavours of ripe black cherry, plum and a touch of leather, all underpinned by fine tannins. The wine demonstrates finesse and a certain restraint, providing a complex yet harmonious experience. Valbuena 5 consistently reflects the estate`s commitment to quality and craftsmanship in winemaking.

Other vintages of Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5 we list
1991£220.001992£320.001994£190.002005£245.002006£250.002009£250.002010£250.002011£175.002014£200.002016£190.002018£178.002020£165.00
The same wine in a different year. Vintages differ; our taste profile is derived per vintage only where the merchant's text differs.
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