Vega Sicilia Valbuena Ribera del Duero Red 2020 (750ML) Cesanese del Piglio

Vega Sicilia Valbuena Ribera del Duero Red 2020 (750ML) Cesanese del PiglioValbuena 5 2020 is a more ethereal, elegant and subtle expression. Delicate, but also rich and profound. A real pleasure. Blend: 97% Tinto Fino, 3% Merlot Professional Ratings 96James Suckling Valbuena 5 used to be the baby Unico, and nowadays it is more like its younger brother with a lot of resemblance and just a bit less depth and tannins. Valbuena 5 comes from younger vines and sometimes different parcels from Unico. On the palate, this is more

certainly as you move further up the Médoc

and plums hit the palate while being backed by persistent and clean acidity and soft but grippy tannins

planted in deep sands with some ironstone

cranberry and lavender mix with hints of white pepper and tarragon to enchant the nose

The nose is subtle and savoury more than sweet

Sforzato is in fact the result of making wine from grapes wich have been left to dry on mats until December-January so that the sugar content is concentrated and a special taste is developed

approachable ruby-hued beauty is a true testament to vines lovingly reared and winemaking raised to an art form

chocolate or pastry

Ends with chocolate croissant accents on the finish

93 POINTS CA State Fair Wine Competition

and a saline mineral note alongside crisp acidity

this is rich and fruity yet properly balanced by a magnificent structure