Vega Sicilia : Valbuena 5 Ano 2012

The Refined Elegance of a Great Spanish Wine

In the mid-19^th century, an entrepreneur named Don Eloy Lecanda y Chaves inherited a property in the Ribera del Duero region, which would one day become one of the best known wine estates in Spain. Spread over 250 hectares of vines in Valbuena del Duero, in the province of Valladolid, Spain, the Vega Sicilia estate has been producing the Valbuena cuvée since 1915.

This great 100% Tempranillo red wine, produced in the true Vega Sicilia style, comes from a selection of grapes from 140 hectares in Ribera Del Duero. The wine has spent 5 years in French and American oak barrels (first and second use), earning it its name, Valbuena 5 Año.

This is a Spanish wine with a strong personality indeed. An elegant nose reveals floral notes of violet and rose, which give way to fresh red fruits. The palate seduces with its texture and volume, balanced by a beautiful acidity. The finish is quite persistent, enhanced by spicy notes of cocoa and mocha. The firm tannic structure of this wine predicts a bright future and excellent ageing potential, as is the case for all Vega Sicilia wines.