Bodegas Vega Sicilia 'Valbuena' 5º 750ml

Vega Sicilia is a centuries-old estate in the heart of Ribera Del Duero, acquired by the Álvarez family in 1982. Their vineyards are primarily concerned with the cultivation of bold red grapes, with Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot vines making up the vast majority of the estate’s 220 hectares.

Valbuena is one of the most prestigious names for red wine in Spain and is widely considered to be among the best and most pure expressions of Tempranillo in Castilla - in spite of the fact that it contains a splash of Merlot. The 5 in the name indicates the number of years this wine spent ageing before release. Longer, even, than the finest bottles of Rioja Gran Reserva. 

Details about the wine:

Category: Red Wine
Varietals: Tempranillo, Merlot
Origin: Spain, Ribera del Duero
Brand: Vega Sicilia
Alcohol/vol: 14.5%