Vega Sicilia, Valbuena 5°, 2021
Vega Sicilia, Valbuena 5°, 2021
- 75cl
- Red Still
- Tinto Fino, Merlot
- Organic
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Optimal drinking window: 2026 - 2050
Est. delivery in summer, 2026
While Unico and Reserva Especial are the flagship stars of Vega Sicilia, the Valbuena should not be overlooked. Aged for a shorter period, Valbuena is crafted for enjoyment within 5-20 years, providing a contrasting glimpse into the magic of Vega Sicilia’s terroir. It’s a wine that speaks to the domaine’s mastery, offering a more immediate but no less profound expression of their craft.
The 2021 vintage is widely regarded as one of the best expressions of this label in recent years.
What the critics say:
"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."
"This Valbuena is, for me, a particularly special edition. The texture is silky, almost haute couture, with delicately pitched black fruit, graphite ink notes and impeccably integrated oak. Cedar, black cherry and a faint mineral line shape the aromas, while the palate shows seductive perfume, refined structure and a tannin profile that is both silky and full of promise. Tertiary elements are barely emerging – just a whisper of elegant leather – suggesting a long and graceful evolution ahead. An impressive Valbuena, and one of my favourites in the entire 2026 Vega Sicilia release."
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