Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5 2009
Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5 2009 is a dry, full-bodied red from Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (Ribera del Duero, Spain), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity moderate; oak influence is noticeable. Good with lamb, roast pork, steak, sausages. Listed at £250.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5 2020 Vega Sicilia · Ribera del Duero | £165.00 | |||
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| Telmo Rodriguez Matallana 2020 Telmo Rodríguez · Ribera del Duero | £378.00 |
Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5 2009 is a full-bodied red wine produced from Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) grapes in the Ribera del Duero region of Spain. Vega Sicilia was founded in 1864 by Don Eloy Lecanda y Chaves, who established the vineyards with cuttings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec taken from the vineyards of Bordeaux. The estate planted Tempranillo alongside these Bordelais varieties, which now makes up the majority of the modern Vega Sicilia blend. Valbuena is the purest expression of Tinto Fino at Vega Sicilia. The other variety used is Merlot, which is added to a greater or lesser extent depending on the vintage.