Valbuena 5º
Valbuena 5º is the purest expression of red wine at Vega Sicilia, aged for five years in barrel and bottle, hence its name: Valbuena 5º.
This 2019 harvest was drier than previous ones, which was evident during the grape tasting in early September. The fruit was very healthy, and the skins matured well thanks to the rain that fell at this time of year. Our obsession was to find freshness without veering into overripeness.
During fermentation, we ensured gentle extraction. Naturally, we adjusted aging, maturing part of the wine in oak barrels during the first year to add tension to the wines. For this harvest, the presence of American oak was reduced in favor of French oak, with a preference for light toasts. In the second year, wooden barrels helped bring out complex nuances and, above all, textual elegance.
This wine is suitable for immediate consumption but can be stored for 25 years if kept in optimal conditions: 12-14 ºC / 54-57 ºF and 60% relative humidity.
General Information:
Varieties – 97% Tinto Fino and 3% Merlot
Average age of the vineyard – 35 years
Vineyard surface – 210 ha (Finca Vega Sicilia)
Planting density – 2,222 plants/ha
Elevation – 700 – 900 m
Yield – 3,100 kg/ha – 21.7 Hl/ha
Harvest – Manual, in 12 kg boxes, from September 26 to October 11.
Allergens information
Contains sulphites.
SKU: 101579
