- Unit price
- 416,67 €per l
19-2219-221G-16
2016
14.50%
0.75L
Tinto Fino 94%, Merlot 6%
Ribera del Duero , Spain
Parker about Valbuena "5" Ribera del Duero Doppelmagnum 2016
The 2016 Valbuena was produced with a blend of 94% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) and 6% Merlot from 140 hectares dedicated to this wine. It fermented with indigenous yeasts, and the first year it matured in barrels (75% French, 25% American) and the second year in large oak vats. This is again a floral and elegant vintage of Valbuena, very much in line with what has happened in the best vintages since 2010. 2016 is going to be a wine that the public is going to like; it has an extroverted personality and is perfumed and generous, juicy and tasty and nicely textured, with fine-grained tannins and very focused and clean flavors. 2016 was a year of very good freshness in Ribera del Duero, a year they like even better than 2018. 182,882 bottles, 6,030 magnums and a few larger formats were produced. It was bottled in June 2019.
Description
| Land | Spain |
| Region | Ribera del Duero |
| Rebsorten | Tinto Fino 94%, Merlot 6% |
| Alkoholgehalt | 14.50% |
| Füllstand | Into Neck |
| Verschlußart | cork stopper |
| Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
| Farbe | Red |
| Inverkehrbringer | FINCA VEGA SICILIA 47359 Valbuena de Duero - Valladolid - Spain |
| Charakter | Dry |
| Servierempfehlung | Do not decant 16-18°C |
| Trinkempfehlung | 2021 - 2030 |
| Parker Punkte | 96 |
| Jahrgang | 2016 |
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Valbuena "5" Ribera del Duero Doppelmagnum 2016
The Valbuena "5" 2016 presents itself in the glass in a deep, dark cherry red color with purple reflections, indicating its concentration and youthfulness.
The bouquet is fascinating and complex. Aromas of ripe dark fruits such as black cherries, blackberries, and cassis unfold, accompanied by notes of cedarwood, spices, tobacco, and a subtle mineral nuance. The bouquet is harmonious and lends the wine impressive depth.
On the palate, the 2016 Valbuena "5" presents itself with a powerful structure and a silky texture. The tannins are well integrated and lend the wine a pleasant smoothness. The fruity aromas continue on the palate, supported by a well-integrated acidity. The wine displays remarkable complexity and depth, with a long finish.
The 2016 Valbuena "5" is a wine that is accessible even in its youth, but also has great aging potential and can continue to develop over many years. It pairs wonderfully with hearty meat dishes, such as beef fillet or lamb chops, as well as with mature hard cheeses.
With its exceptional quality and refined flavor profile, the Valbuena "5" 2016 is an outstanding representative of Vega Sicilia's wines and a delight for discerning wine lovers.