Valbuena 5 2017

TEMPOS VEGA SICILIA

Valbuena 5
2017

$224.25

* Retail price including taxes and service fees if applicable
Service fees
$ 0.00
Product code
15098397
Format
6 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Unavailable
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$195.10
Country
Spain
Regulated designation
Denominación de origen (DO)
Region
Castilla y Leon
Appellation
Ribera del Duero
Varietal(s)
Tempranillo
Merlot
Malbec
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Closure type
Cork
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About this winery

Vega Sicilia is a legendary estate recognized worldwide – and for good reason: this old property, dating from 1864, produces several high quality wines, including the renowned “Unico” which is subjected to an extremely long ageing process (up to 8 years before bottling), what delights the most demanding palates around the world. Founded in 1864 by Eloy Lecanda, the property bought its first vines in Bordeaux. The estate produced the first vintage of Vega Sicilia Valbuena and Vega Sicilia...

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Press reviews

James Suckling

- 96 points -

(Vintage 2017)

This shows wonderful aromas of blackberries, violets and sandalwood with vanilla undertones. Full-bodied with racy tannins and gorgeous fruit. Linear and very long. Slightly chewy. Needs time to come together, but already excellent quality. Drink after 2023.

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