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| Vega-Sicilia Valbuena 5
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Winery
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| Vega-Sicilia |
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| Description: |
| Considered as the First Growth of Spain, Vega-Sicilia was founded in 1864. It captures the essence of exceptional soil and high-quality varieties that have made it the flagship of the Ribera del Duero region. Only a chosen few enjoy a name that endures over time and becomes a phenomenon with legendary associations. Vega-Sicilia has managed it, not as a winery that produces wines, but as a synonym for prestige (mystery, inaccessibility or it could be called a legend).
All Vega-Sicilia wines are rare and limited with an anonymous waiting list of privileged “subscribers” never exceeding 4.000. As with nearly all great wines, over time Vega-Sicilia has received tributes from well- known figures who publicly proclaim their adoration for the Ribera del Duero label. Such was the case of the famous statesman and gourmand Sir Winston Churchill, who regularly received his corresponding ratio of bottles. |
Taste:
The resulting wine is remarkably fine, with silky tannins and dry cassis fruit, with a youthful balance of fruit and acidity, which will allow it to age.
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Food & Wine Matching:
Combines well with soups and vegetable dishes such as porrusalda, ratatouille with egg, or green beans with foie, poultry such as free range chicken or capon, grilled meats, cibet of hare meeat stews, rice with greens or with lobster, roast or stewed lamb.
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Technical data: |
Country: Spain |
Region: Ribera del Duero |
Grape varieties: Tempranillo (Tinto Fino) 80%, Merlot & Malbec 20% |
Type: Red |
Year: 2004 |
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| Reviews and Scores: |
Vintage 2003,
87/100
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Wine Spectator
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Vintage 2003,
90/100
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Wine Enthusiast
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