The 2015 Valbuena, a red blend of mostly Tempranillo with some 5% Merlot, is released in the fifth year after the harvest. It's explosive and showy, with a complex nose that shows a mixture of flowers and wild herbs, balsamic touches and great nuance. This wine has gained in complexity since the 2010 vintage, where they implemented some changes that increased the expressivity and precision of this wine. The tannins are fine-grained and there is very good balance, and the warm conditions of the year have been absorbed well by the wine. Despite the natural conditions of the year, the wine follows the path of freshness of the 2010. 173,673 bottles, 5,625 magnums and some larger formats produced. 96/100 (12.2019) - Wine Advocate
Vega Sicilia - Valbuena No. 5 2015
Ribera del Duero DO
95% Tempranillo, 5% Merlot
Cultivation: near to nature
Aging: 24 months in barrique
Bottle aging: several months
Volume: 75 cl
Cellaring potential: 2030+