Description
Vega Sicilia Valbuena 2020 (JS97) (WA96)
Vega Sicilia, Spain's iconic estate, crafts Valbuena 5º as its pure, precise second wine showcasing refined red fruit and mineral elegance. The 2020 delivers poised fruit, silken tannins and intricate oak layers—a benchmark of classic Ribera del Duero structure with 20+ years aging potential.
Winemaking & Style
Sourced from estate vineyards in Ribera del Duero's heartland, average 40+ year-old vines on limestone-clay and gravel soils。
Strict parcel selection and hand-harvesting, open fermenter vinification with extended maceration for elegant tannins。
Five years French oak aging plus three years bottle age, showcasing legendary patience and craft。
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep ruby-garnet with purple highlights
Aroma: Black cherry, red raspberry, violet, cedar, tobacco, leather, vanilla pod, cocoa powder
Palate: Medium-full bodied with tight elegant fruit core, velvety fine tannins, mineral acidity, complex oak-spice mid-palate, mineral-tobacco endless finish
Ratings & Accolades
James Suckling: 97 points — "Perfectly balanced, youthful vibrancy, 20-year potential"
Wine Advocate: 96 points — "Classic Valbuena elegance and power"
Tim Atkin: 97 points — "2020 masterpiece, aging king"
Decanting time: 90-120 minutes
Serving temperature: 16–18°C
Suggested pairings: Charcoal-grilled filet mignon, black pepper beef tenderloin, red wine braised beef neck, black truffle risotto, Spanish jamón ibérico, grilled lamb rack, honey-glazed roast duck.
Special Notes: Vega Sicilia's second label (94% Tinto Fino/Tempranillo + 6% Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot), 5 years barrel + 3 years bottle aging, extremely limited production; optimal from 2028, cellar through 2040+.
Region: Spain, Ribera del Duero
Type: Red Wine
Grape Variety: 94% Tinto Fino + 6% Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot
Alcohol: 14%
Volume: 750ml