Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5 año 2021

Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5 año 2021

Tinto Reserva de Bodegas Vega Sicilia

98 Suckling, 97 Peñín, 96 Parker y 96 Atkin, y 16,5 / 20 Jancis Robinson (2020)

Variedades: 97% Tinto Fino y 3% Merlot

Valbuena del Duero (Valladolid) - D.O. Ribera del Duero

Capacidad: 75cl

Graduación: 14,5%

Elaboración: Agricultura ecológica. Crianza de 42 meses en 60% barricas de roble americano y 40% en roble francés. Posterior crianza en barricas envinadas.

Notas de "The Wine Advocate"

The 2021 Valbuena comes from a year with pristine grapes, good ripeness and balance, for them one of their finest years when they didn't have to rush and everything happened in a smooth way. The year was marked by the snowstorm Filomena in January, which provided good water reserves, and the rest of the winter had temperatures reaching -15 degrees Celsius! This was a blend of 96% Tinto Fino (a.k.a. Tempranillo) and 4% Merlot aged in barrels and 8,500- and 21,000-liter oak vats during the first year and later only in oak vats. This is the youngest expression of the 'Vega' nose, subtler and elegant, more insinuating, less developed and keeping some primary notes, not as tertiary as the Únicos. It comes in at 14% alcohol, with a pH of 3.85 and 4.65 grams of acidity, and it has a medium- to full-bodied palate, with elegant tannins and very good balance. This is one of the finest recent vintages for Valbuena, and in a way, it reminded me of the 2010, with elegance and precision. A total of 176,876 bottles, 5,566 magnums and some larger formats were produced. It was bottled in May 2024.

Notas de James Suckling

One of the finest Valbuenas available, showcasing great depth, structure and detail while remaining polished. It exhibits notes of blackberries, cocoa powder, graphite, and high-quality sandalwood, with hints of lard and violets. The standout feature this year is the quantity and quality of the tannins—huge, yet incredibly refined and polished. There are plenty of fine grits that aren’t fully integrated but should harmonize in two to three years. Exceptionally long finish. Will hold effortlessly for the next 20 years. 176,000 bottles produced.

Notas de Tim Atkin

It's not a surprise that the 2021 Valbuena is so distinguished, given the quality of the 2021 vintage in Ribera del Duero. Blending Tempranillo and 4% Merlot from the extensive Vega Sicilia estate, this is a younger-vine cuvée from ten to 20-year-old parcels. Curated in 75% new French and 25% American oak, followed by extra time in foudres, it has the structure, focus and intensity of an outstanding year, with subtle aromas of toast, vanilla and graphite, layers of liquorice, plum and blackberry and succulent, fine-grained tannins. Deceptively approachable, this is a wine to cellar and savour

Notas de cata de Peñín

Estilo ,representativo. Color ,cereza brillante, borde granate. Aroma ,complejo, equilibrado, expresivo, fruta madura, arándano azúl, madera noble, mineral. Boca ,jugoso, con tensión, taninos maduros, elegante, complejo. 

Otras puntuaciones: 18 / 20 MV sobre la añada 2010

"Algo reducido, con recuerdos lácticos, y tras ellos notas balsámicas y minerales. Hay personalidad en boca, con madurez sin excesos, equilibrio, seriedad y largura. Gran vino." añada 2009

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