2017 Vega Sicilia "Valbuena 5", Ribera del Duero, SpainABOUT THIS WINE Valbuena 5 is the entry level offering from Vega Sicilia. An expression of Tinto Fino aged for five years, hence the 5. Only a small percentage of Merlot is added to the blend in each vintage. High April temperatures saw budbreak come slightly early in the vineyard, but sharp temperature changes towards the end of that month and severe widespread frosts significantly affected budbreak. The most destructive frost occurred on the night

Soft pressing of whole grapes not destemmed fermentation in steel at a temperature of 18 - 20 degrees with indigenous yeasts

counting on their employees to teach them as they worked

The 2021 vintage is known for its freshness and purity

The wine undergoes fermentation in stainless steel tanks

ideal for special occasions

and only tiny amounts of new oak

Starting with some rows in the famous Les Romains vineyard

The family has been continually engaged in the growing of grapes and the production of wine since that time

Uco Valley as a special place to make “born and raised” wines

After more than forty years

The varieties used are Welschriesling

which impresses with its distinctive and totally traditional vinification