Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia
Valbuena 5° Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Blend
Ribera del Duero, Castilla y León, Spain
This is not my style but quite the blockbuster wine. Chewy, dense, still tight & lord knows we could have waited...red fruited, what gorgeous fruit & integrated tannins, surprisingly. Drank at sunset, outside, on a gorgeous Sunday evening.
This is not my style but quite the blockbuster wine. Chewy, dense, still tight & lord knows we could have waited...red fruited, what gorgeous fruit & integrated tannins, surprisingly. Drank at sunset, outside, on a gorgeous Sunday evening.
May 18th, 2020Outstanding, great trempanillo with 5 to 10 pct merlot. Smokey, forward fruit, very well integrated oak. Would be a number 1 wine for most not for Vega. Truly great.
Outstanding, great trempanillo with 5 to 10 pct merlot. Smokey, forward fruit, very well integrated oak. Would be a number 1 wine for most not for Vega. Truly great.
Dec 30th, 2018
First time having this. Very beautiful Tempranillo.
First time having this. Very beautiful Tempranillo.
Jan 6th, 2018
Maple and roasted fruit. Old world for new world lovers
Maple and roasted fruit. Old world for new world lovers
1 person found it helpfulNov 5th, 2014
Still so young but man this is great. Very soft tannins especially given the age.
Still so young but man this is great. Very soft tannins especially given the age.
Apr 13th, 2016
Shockingly easy to enjoy now, this is quite a different experience than I was expecting. Though somewhat divergent from its typically firmer structure, it was great because we had it with a meal and could enjoy it immediately. The color has a deep purple-red core, with vibrant ruby edges. The nose was youthful with a medium+ intensity , showing dark red and black fruits, mocha and coffee bean. The flavors came in waves on the palate, layering with elegance and consistency to a long, fruit, oak and subtle spice finish. Not what I expected, but very enjoyable and priced much better here in Spain. @ Asador Extebarri #valbuena #vegasicilia #riberadelduero
Shockingly easy to enjoy now, this is quite a different experience than I was expecting. Though somewhat divergent from its typically firmer structure, it was great because we had it with a meal and could enjoy it immediately. The color has a deep purple-red core, with vibrant ruby edges. The nose was youthful with a medium+ intensity , showing dark red and black fruits, mocha and coffee bean. The flavors came in waves on the palate, layering with elegance and consistency to a long, fruit, oak and subtle spice finish. Not what I expected, but very enjoyable and priced much better here in Spain. @ Asador Extebarri #valbuena #vegasicilia #riberadelduero
Oct 20th, 2015
New vintage release tasting at Vega Sicilia in Ribera del Duero. The 2015 Unico presented an elegant profile, while the 2020 Valbuena showcased a bolder character. Traditionally, Unico is known for its power and structure, whereas Valbuena tends to be the more refined and elegant wine. Staff assured me it is not a reversal in winemaking techniques but rather a juxtaposition of their respective vintages.
New vintage release tasting at Vega Sicilia in Ribera del Duero. The 2015 Unico presented an elegant profile, while the 2020 Valbuena showcased a bolder character. Traditionally, Unico is known for its power and structure, whereas Valbuena tends to be the more refined and elegant wine. Staff assured me it is not a reversal in winemaking techniques but rather a juxtaposition of their respective vintages.
Mar 16th, 2025
Reliably fun and good Spanish red. Paired with a few Spanish cheeses and it elevated what was already a very good wine. Balanced and subtle. Musky fruit is there but not in your face and it’s such a smooth wine.
Reliably fun and good Spanish red. Paired with a few Spanish cheeses and it elevated what was already a very good wine. Balanced and subtle. Musky fruit is there but not in your face and it’s such a smooth wine.
Jun 20th, 2024Spicy and weighty. Lovely dark color and quite rich. Some forest on the back end. Rich fruit. This was definitely drinking well.
Spicy and weighty. Lovely dark color and quite rich. Some forest on the back end. Rich fruit. This was definitely drinking well.
Jul 19th, 2023