Vega Sicilia, Valbuena 5.° 2011

Description

Valbuena, is the purest expression of the Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) in Vega Sicilia. Tinto Fino is clearly the predominant wine in the assemblage of the varieties that make up this magnificent wine. The other variety used is Merlot, which is added to a greater or lesser extent depending on the vintage.

The Valbuena Tempranillo is obtained from plots located on gentle concave slopes that descend from the wasteland. Those soils are made up of material that was eroded and accumulated as colluvial on the lower slopes, developing a high profile soil, with a specific important evolution with the formation of a deep calcic horizon.

CRITIC REVIEWS

18.5

Ferran Centelles

Very vinous and ripe nose, showing very deep and concentrated aromas of prunes, cedar and cloves. Very concentrated but not disproportionate, extremely velvety tannins supported by rich fruit. Superbly managed concentration. Incredibly motivating and elegant. Great potential ahead. (FC)

17.5+

Richard Hemming MW

Candied bramble fruits on the nose. Intense but soft-edged tannins with liquorice and aniseed on the palate. Brooding and intense. Touches of tar and granite – this is quite a formidable flavour, with a long road ahead of it. (RH)

DELIVERY INFORMATION

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