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2015 Valbuena, Vega Sicilia

2015 Valbuena, Vega Sicilia

Ref: VEGA152
Red  |  Still  |  14% ABV

Vega Sicilia was the brainchild of Don Eloy Lecanda y Chaves, who arrived in Spain from Bordeaux in the mid-19th century. With him, he brought Bordelais grape varieties - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec - and created vineyards from them, as well as Tinto Fino (the local name for Tempranillo). This impeccably run winery has changed hands several times over the years and since 1982 has been owned by the Alvarez family. And they have started working beyond the boundaries of Ribera del Duero in Toro (Pintia) and with a joint venture with the Rothschilds in Rioja (Macan).

Case of 3 Bottles
price shown is under bond
£267.00
duty paid price: £330.01
Out of stock
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Wine Details
Wine Details
ProducerProducer: Vega Sicilia
AppellationAppellation: Ribera del Duero
Old or New WorldOld/New World: Old World
CountryCountry: Spain
ColourColour: Red
StyleStyle: Still
ABV% ABV: 14%
Drink DatesDrink Dates: 2025-2035
MaturityMaturity: Not Yet Ready
SweetnessSweetness: 1
Grape VarietyGrape Variety: Merlot, Tempranillo
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes

Again, I find floral accents here, along with notes of spice and the fruit is wild and dark red, backed by a suggestion of smoky bacon. In the mouth, there's a creamy instant, before the tacky, assertive tannins hove to. This in intense and has real dimension to its structure. This is red fruited, really fresh and busy, albeit pretty elemental at present. One must wait for ultimate gratification, it seems...but I guarantee that gratification will be worth it. Bowes Wine original note

Sweetness Explained
Sweetness Explained

Sweetness

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Location Explained
Location Explained

Location

AVAILABLE: Currently lying in our storage at London City Bond Dinton Woods 
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Pricing Information
Pricing Information

Pricing

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