Parker about Valbuena "5" Ribera del Duero 1992
Spain's most consistently great winery continues to turn out exciting wines. The less expensive 1992 Valbuena exhibits an evolved dark plum color, and a delightfully smoky, tarry, charcoal, and caramel-scented nose with plenty of jammy black cherry and currant fruit. Ripe, fruity, round, and velvety-textured, this is an opulent, lush, soft wine.
Description
Land | Spain |
Region | Spaniards |
Rebsorten | Tinto Fino 94%, Merlot 6% |
Alkoholgehalt | 13.50% |
Füllstand | Into Neck |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | FINCA VEGA SICILIA 47359 Valbuena de Duero - Valladolid - Spain |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2000 - 2033 |
Parker Punkte | 89 |
Jahrgang | 1992 |
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Valbuena "5" Ribera del Duero 1992

The 1992 vintage is of particular importance for Valbuena "5." It is characterized by exceptional quality and remarkable maturity.
In color, the Vega Sicilia Valbuena "5" Ribera del Duero 1992 displays a deep, dark ruby red color with a hint of brick on the rim, indicating its maturation and development.
On the nose, the wine unfolds complex aromas of ripe black fruits such as black cherries, blackberries, and plums. These are accompanied by nuances of spice, tobacco, cedarwood, leather, and a subtle mineral note. The aromas are intense, profound, and well-balanced.
On the palate, the Vega Sicilia Valbuena "5" Ribera del Duero 1992 presents itself with impressive richness and structure. The tannins are smooth and well-integrated, giving the wine a silky texture. The fruity aromas continue on the palate and are accompanied by a balanced acidity that lends the wine freshness and vitality. The wine displays remarkable depth, complexity, and elegance, with a long, persistent finish.
The Vega Sicilia Valbuena "5" Ribera del Duero 1992 is a wine of exceptional quality and demonstrates the potential of Ribera del Duero wines. This wine has already reached a certain maturity, but can continue to age in the bottle and gain complexity.
It's an ideal accompaniment to aged beef, lamb dishes, or robust cheeses. The Vega Sicilia Valbuena "5" Ribera del Duero 1992 is an outstanding example of Vega Sicilia's top wines and will delight wine lovers with its finesse, depth, and longevity.