Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5º 2021 | Ribera del Duero

Name: Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5º 2021 | Ribera del Duero
Brand: Vega Sicilia
SKU: 956
Price: 179.99 EUR
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179.99 €

Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5º 2021 | Ribera del Duero

179.99 €

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From vines with an average age of 35 years. Vineyards planted at an altitude between 720 and 930 metres above sea level in Valbuena de Duero (Valladolid) with clay-calcareous soils, with brown zones and an alluvial part. 97% Tinto Fino, 3% Merlot.

Manual harvest in 12-kilogram boxes. Aged for 12 months in barrels, 12 months in vats, 6 months in stainless steel, and 18 months in bottles.

Wine Identification
Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5º 2021 is a red wine from the renowned Vega Sicilia winery, located in Castilla y León, Spain. Produced in the Ribera del Duero appellation, this vintage was bottled in May 2024.

Origin and Winemaking
The grapes originate from vineyards situated between 720 and 930 meters above sea level in Valbuena de Duero, Valladolid. The vines average 35 years of age and are planted on clay-limestone soils with brown zonal components and an alluvial section. The 2021 vintage was characterized by the snowstorm Filomena in January, which provided essential water reserves. The blend consists of 97% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) and 3% Merlot. Harvesting is conducted manually using 12-kilogram boxes.

The winemaking process involves a complex aging regimen. The wine spends twelve months in barrels, followed by twelve months in large vats, six months in stainless steel, and finally eighteen months in bottle before release. This extensive maturation contributes to the wine’s structure and complexity.

Tasting Notes and Profile
The 2021 Valbuena presents notes of blackberries, cocoa powder, graphite, and high-quality sandalwood, with subtle hints of lard and violets. It is described as showcasing great depth, structure, and detail while remaining polished. A standout feature of this vintage is the quantity and quality of its tannins, which are huge yet incredibly refined. Fine grits are present that are not fully integrated but are expected to harmonize in two to three years. The finish is exceptionally long.

Critical Reception
This wine has received high acclaim from several critics:
James Suckling awarded it 98 points, calling it one of the finest Valbuenas available.
The Wine Advocate (Parker) scored it 96 points, noting pristine grapes, good ripeness, and balance, describing it as one of the winery’s finest years.
Tim Atkin awarded 96 points.
Guía Peñín gave it 97 points.

Overall Character
Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5º 2021 is a powerful yet elegant red wine. Its polished texture, refined tannins, and long finish make it a standout expression of the Ribera del Duero region.

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Learn more about Vega Sicilia

Vega Sicilia was founded in 1864 by Eloy Lecanda y Chaves, trained in Bordeaux, who brought Bordeaux varieties to Castile — Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec — and planted them alongside Tinto Fino, in Valbuena de Duero (Valladolid). The first Único dates from 1915, made by the winemaker Txomin Garramiola.

In 1982 it was bought by the Álvarez family, who later founded Alión (1991) and Pintia (1997). Mariano García was its winemaker from 1968 to 1998, and in 1978 he founded Bodegas Mauro on his own, in Tudela de Duero.

The estate covers almost a thousand hectares in Valbuena de Duero. Único reaches the market after more than ten years of ageing. Valbuena 5º takes its name from the five years the wine spends in the winery before release, between barrel, wooden vat and bottle. The 2020 vintage is 97% Tinto Fino and 3% Merlot, from vines of about 35 years between 720 and 930 metres on clay-limestone soils.

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