Vega Sicilia, Valbuena 5.° 2010

CRITIC REVIEWS

Sarah Jane Evans MW

2010 was the first vintage made in the new winery and, following a soil study, Vega Sicilia were able to vinify plot by plot. Both of these factors contributed to an exceptional Valbuena thats darkly aromatic with notes of cedar and redcurrants. In the mouth, by contrast, its surprisingly delicate, fresh and textured with fine-grained tannins. Dark cherry builds to peppery spice and a savoury edge. A widely acclaimed vintage.

17.5

Richard Hemming MW

Starting to show a touch of evolved earthiness and meat on the palate. Rich and silky in texture, and there’s plenty of alcohol but it balances well. Fine, lengthy finish. Lots of oak here, but enough black fruit too. Just entering its first phase of maturity. (RH)

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