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2018
14.50%
0.75L
Tinto Fino 96%, Merlot 4%
Ribera del Duero , Spain
Parker about Valbuena "5" Ribera del Duero 2018
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 towards freshness in the wines. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with very fine tannins that makes 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.
Suckling over Valbuena "5" Ribera del Duero 2018
A little closed with more mineral notes than the 2016 vintage. The very elegant nose has excellent depth and purity from the fruit, showing freshness from its blueberry and blue plum expressions. Medium-bodied on the palate with fine, polished tannins that spread across the palate. Fluid and elegant, this is quite expressive and long. Delicious now, but better in one or two more years. Zekun Shuai Senior Editor
Description
| Land | Spain |
| Region | Ribera del Duero |
| Rebsorten | Tinto Fino 96%, Merlot 4% |
| Alkoholgehalt | 14.50% |
| Füllstand | high fill |
| Verschlußart | cork stopper |
| Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
| Farbe | Red |
| Inverkehrbringer | FINCA VEGA SICILIA 47359 Valbuena de Duero - Valladolid - Spain |
| Charakter | Dry |
| Servierempfehlung | Do not decant 16-18°C |
| Trinkempfehlung | 2024 - 2036 |
| Parker Punkte | 96 |
| Jahrgang | 2018 |
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Valbuena "5" Ribera del Duero 2018
The 2018 Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5 is an exquisite red wine from the renowned Spanish wine region of Ribera del Duero. This blend of Tempranillo, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon is the result of meticulous winemaking and years of experience at the renowned Vega Sicilia winery.
The Valbuena 5 2018 presents a seductive blend of dark fruits, including ripe black cherries and berries. These are enriched by subtle spicy notes, such as black pepper and a hint of vanilla. The complexity of the bouquet reflects the attention to detail throughout the entire production process.
Dressed in a deep ruby red, the wine displays impressive color density. In the glass, it presents itself clearly and vibrantly, indicating careful vinification and aging.
On the palate, the Valbuena 5 2018 impresses with its balanced structure. The ripe tannins are smoothly integrated, giving the wine an impressive texture. The fruit aromas continue, accompanied by elegant nuances of chocolate and a hint of cedar wood.
A long, lingering finish underscores the quality of this wine. The harmony between the various flavor elements makes the Valbuena 5 an impressive tasting experience that lingers in the memory even after the last sip.
As is typical of Vega Sicilia wines, the 2018 Valbuena 5 has excellent aging potential. The interplay of structure and freshness suggests that this wine will gain complexity with age.