Vega Sicilia VALBUENA 5° 2021 Magnum

This dry red wine from the D.O. Ribera del Duero is one of the most iconic releases from the Vega Sicilia winery. It features a complex aromatic profile of ripe blackberry, cocoa, and graphite, supported by a firm tannic structure and a long finish.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Tempranillo (96%), Merlot (4%)
• D.O. / Region: D.O. Ribera del Duero
• Winery: Vega Sicilia
• Soil / Altitude: Calcium-rich soils, altitude of 700 to 900 meters
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: Aged in oak barrels and vats, high cellaring potential

The vineyard

The grapes are sourced from selected hillside plots within the Finca Vega Sicilia estate, situated at altitudes between 700 and 900 meters. Calcium-rich soils and an average vine age of 35 years provide the wine with its characteristic balance and depth.

Ideal combination

Meat

Meat dishes pair well with full-bodied red wines — they enhance the flavour and soften the richness.

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Cheese

Cheeses pair well with wine: hard cheeses with reds, soft and blue cheeses with whites and fortified wines.

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Winemaking

Following a manual harvest, the wine undergoes aging in oak barrels and large vats during its first year, before completing its maturation exclusively in large wooden tinos to refine its tannins.

Why buy it

If you are looking for a cellar-worthy wine with excellent aging potential, this magnum format is an ideal addition to your collection. Its solid structure ensures a harmonious evolution over the coming years. To experience this sophisticated red, you can buy Vega Sicilia VALBUENA 5° 2021 Magnum online directly from our store.