Vega Sicilia Valbuena 2021 No 5

Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5º 2021 is an elegant, precise expression of Ribera del Duero, blending 96% Tinto Fino with 4% Merlot. Described by the estate as one of its strongest recent vintages, it offers a more youthful, understated take on the house style than Único, with primary fruit still to the fore.

Tasting Notes
The wine is medium- to full-bodied, with a composed palate, elegant tannins and notably good balance. Its character is youthful and restrained, with a less developed, less tertiary profile than Único; the supplied tasting notes do not specify particular aromas or flavours. Its structure and measured balance suggest it can develop further in bottle.

Production
The 2021 growing season began with January’s Filomena snowstorm, which replenished water reserves, followed by a cold winter with temperatures as low as –15°C. The blend is 96% Tinto Fino, a local Tempranillo clone, and 4% Merlot. It spent its first year in barrels and large 8,500- and 21,000-litre oak vats, then continued ageing exclusively in oak vats; it was bottled in May 2024. Specific vineyard-terroir and harvesting details were not provided.

Food & Serving
Serve at around 16–18°C with roast lamb, grilled beef, game or slow-cooked dishes. Give it time to open in the glass; a short decant can help reveal its aromas while preserving its youthful character.

Producer
Founded in 1864, Vega Sicilia is one of Spain’s most renowned wine estates and a defining name in Ribera del Duero. Its long-standing reputation rests on wines such as Valbuena and Único, which are celebrated for their distinctive house style and careful ageing.

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