{"product_id":"vega-sicilia-valbuena-2021-no-5","title":"Vega Sicilia Valbuena 2021 No 5","description":"\u003cp\u003eVega 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vega Sicilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55763161842001,"sku":"PS-16201489219964","price":186.82,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/vega-sicilia-valbuena-2021-no-5-0.png?v=1794395527","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/vega-sicilia-valbuena-2021-no-5","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}