Valbuena 5 Magnum 2018

Vega Sicilia Ribera del Duero Valbuena 5 2018 Magnum

Valbuena 5 Magnum 2018

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TYPE: Red Wine
PRODUCER: Vega Sicilia
VINTAGE: 2018
COUNTRY: Spain
REGION: Ribera del Duero
CUVÉE: Valbuena 5
VOLUME: 1.5 L
FILL LEVEL: Neck
LABEL CONDITION: GL
PACKAGING: OWC1 (When ordering all remaining bottles you may choose to have the OWC1 shipped to you. Please note additional shipping costs may apply.)
POINTS: 96 by Wine Advocate
TASTING NOTES: The 2018 Valbuena comes from a cooler vintage with good yields that required sorting and selecting in search of a happy and vertical version of Valbuena, pushing a little more and giving the wine a little more oak, especially American (5%). It was produced with 96% Tinto Fino and 4% Merlot that went through a three- to four-day cold soak and fermented with indigenous yeasts followed by malolactic in stainless steel. The élevage was in new and used 225-liter oak barrels and 21,000-liter oak vats. It has 14.5% alcohol and a pH of 3.8 and 4.78 grams of acidity (tartaric), so it's ripe and with mellow acidity that gives it a mellow mouthfeel. This is a very spicy vintage for Valbuena, getting closer to the style of Único (while at the same time I felt the 2018 Pintia from Toro was getting closer to the aromatics of some vintages of Valbuena, like 2010). It was a late-ripening year with a tendency toward freshness in the wines. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with very fine tannins that made the wine nicely textured and very elegant. There is a lot of regularity in the Valbuena of the last few years, here with more tension and freshness of the 2017, a little more balsamic even. 180,580 bottles, 5,528 magnums and some larger formats produced. It was bottled in May 2021.

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Ribera del Duero

About Ribera del Duero

Ribera del Duero is an esteemed wine region in Spain, renowned for its exceptional red wines, particularly those crafted from the Tempranillo grape variety, known locally as Tinto Fino or Tinta del País. Situated along the Duero River in the Castilla y León region, Ribera del Duero boasts a continental climate with hot, dry summers and cold winters, as well as a diverse range of soil types, including limestone, clay, and gravel.

The region's elevation, ranging from 750 to 900 meters above sea level, contributes to dramatic day-night temperature variations, allowing grapes to ripen fully while retaining acidity and complexity. These unique environmental factors, combined with meticulous viticulture and winemaking practices, yield wines of exceptional depth, structure, and character.

Ribera del Duero wines are predominantly red and are characterized by their bold fruit flavors, firm tannins, and aging potential. While Tempranillo is the dominant grape variety, Ribera del Duero regulations also permit small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, and Garnacha.

The aging classifications for Ribera del Duero wines mirror those of Rioja, with Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva categories denoting varying periods of oak and bottle aging. These designations ensure that Ribera del Duero wines offer a spectrum of options, from youthful and vibrant to mature and complex, catering to a wide range of preferences and occasions.

Ribera del Duero's reputation for producing world-class wines has garnered international acclaim, cementing its status as one of Spain's premier wine regions. Whether enjoyed alongside hearty Spanish cuisine or savored on their own, Ribera del Duero wines captivate wine enthusiasts with their richness, elegance, and unmistakable sense of place.

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