750ml Vega Sicilia – Valbuena 5.º (Alpiste)

Origin: Ribera del Duero D.O. – Spain. Varieties: Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) 95% and 5% Merlot. Ageing: Remained for 15 in new oak barrels French 75% and American 25%. Then it was passed by 8,500 liters of wood, for 12 months where the blend. And I finish everything together for 5 months in large vats before its bottling, for a total of 32 months, plus a stowage of 28 months (approximately) = 60 months = 5 years. Nose: Complex and aromatic. It proposes ripe fruit, both red and black. Toasted touches, combined with memories of floral, and herbal provide freshness and spices. Mouth: Exquisite from the start. The fruity expression is conjugated with spicy and mineral notes, making it very exciting and complex. Fine tannin, punctual acidity, structured, elegant, and very pleasant. Juicy attack. The black fruits stand out wrapping the palate with spicy and balsamic memories. Tannins are well polished, with correct acidity and structure. intense, deep, with a long and wonderful finish. Optional pairings among others: Game, rib eye, loin, lamb, and mature cheeses. A wine that is enjoyed very ok alone too.