In Bond Fine Wine. 2019 Vega Sicilia Valbuena No. 5, Ribera del Duero, Castilla y Leon, Spain. Red spain - red in 3x75cl. Top critic score: 95/100 (WA). Drinking window: 2024–2040. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Joaquin Hidalgo (JH) — 94/100 · Vinous, 16/11/2023 · Drink 2025-2040
The 2019 Valbuena 5' is primarily Tempranillo with a 3% dash of Merlot from the Vega Sicilia Estate and was aged for up to two years, one in foudres and the other in different kinds of oak barrels. Garnet-red with a faint bluish-purple sheen. The aromas feature cedar and vanilla accompanied by plum, sour cherry and subtle pine hints. The dry and velvety palate shows a faintly chalky texture and s…
Luis Gutiérrez (LG) — 95/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 04/01/2024 · Drink 2024-2032
The obsession in 2019 was to avoid excess ripeness and to keep the freshness, so they did a softer vinification, used larger vats for the elevage and used less American wood. The 2019 Valbuena was produced with a blend of Tinto Fino with 3% Merlot. It has 14.5% alcohol, a pH of 3.88 and 4.6 grams of acidity. I love the nose; it is perfumed and subtle. And the wine is beautifully textured; the tan…