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Founded in 1864 by Don Eloy Lacanda y Chaves, who planted various grapes from Bordeaux at the estate, Vega Sicilia is hands down, one of Spain's most collectible wines. Valbuena 5° - the 5° indicates that this wine has been aged for five years prior to release - is made from a blend of Tempranillo and Merlot. It displays the distinctive, soulful Tempranillo taste, and has incredible depth and concentration.
Wine Advocate
The 2003 Valbuena is purple-colored and super-fragrant with aromas of pain grille, pencil lead, black currant, and blackberry liqueur. This is followed by a powerful, concentrated wine with an opulent palate-feel, layers of flavor, and beautiful integration of oak, tannin, and acidity, no mean feat in the torrid 2003 vintage. Supple, sweet, and long, this superb effort will evolve for another 4-6 years and drink well through 2025.
Score: 94.
—Jay Miller,
February
2008.
Wine Enthusiast
Valbuena is Vega Sicilia’s so-called second wine, and this vintage is elegant and lithe. To equate it to Burgundian Pinot Noir is not a stretch, seeing that the nose is earthy and dry, with fresh flowers, leather and tobacco aromas. The palate is light and full of finesse, with airy cranberry, earth and cherry flavors. From a poor vintage, this is more than admirable.
Score: 90.
—Michael Schachner,
November
15,
2008.
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