Vega Sicilia Valbuena 2018 (3L) VA

Vega Sicilia Valbuena 2018 (3L) VAValbuena 5 2017 is more mature, juicy, and voluptuous expression, with the focus always on harmony. Blend: 94% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) and 6% Merlot Critical Acclaim JS96 James Suckling This shows wonderful aromas of blackberries, violets and sandalwood with vanilla undertones. Full bodied with racy tannins and gorgeous fruit. Linear and very long. Slightly chewy. Needs time to come together, but already excellent quality. Drink after 2023. RP96

with flavors of pomegranate and blended red fruits

French bistro style

The finish is laced with notes of citrus zest and salinity

New oak is 45%

lightly fortified

you’ll find brisk

with good persistence

starting to help out in the vineyards in their summer holidays

the wine's rush to ripeness is balanced by a wealth of very sweet oak and well-extracted fruit

these are cultivated within the parameters of biodynamics

The dark fruits and hints of herbs delight the palate as the layers of green bell pepper and vanilla emerge

hay and whiff of smoke all carry over to the palate along with lemon zest