1998 Vega Sicilia Tinto Valbuena 5
Ribera del Duero, Spain
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- $ 249 / 750ml
- From August 2025
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4 from 13 User Ratings
- 8 Critic Reviews
- Style Red - Rich and Intense
- Grape Variety Tempranillo
- Food Pairing Beef and Venison
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Critic tasting note: (1998 vintage) "(2004) Another tricky vintage; it was their work in the vineyard that counted here, with a considerable amount of green harvesting, both after flowering and after véraison, to make a wine that was elegant, though still quite tannic, with a rounded integration of oak. The style is intriguing; you can't quite decide whether it tastes of Spain or of Bordeaux." - Tom Cannavan
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1998 Bottle (750ml)
Bodegas Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5 1998, Castilla y Leon, Spagna
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1998 Bottle (750ml)
Vega Sicilia Tinto Valbuena 5 1998
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- Producer Notes
- Of the 1,000 hectares making up the Vega Sicilia estate, 210 are used for wine growing, and there are 19 soil types divided for management purposes into 52 plots with very specific characteristics. The influence of the Duero river's flow and the passage of time have been vital in forming these soils. 140 of these hectares are employed to produce Valbuena 5º. A unique, magical estate, which alongside extraordinary vineyard management, enables the production of legendary wines. Valbuena is the pure expression of red wine at Vega Sicilia, with an ageing process, from the barrel to the bottle, which lasts five years and gives the wine its name: Valbuena 5º (5th). Both new and used 225-litre barrels of French and American new and used wooden barrels, and 20,000-litre vats. A long and complex process for a great wine.
- Drinking Window
- 2003-2016
Analytical Data
- Alcohol ABV
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14 - 14.5%
- Sweetness
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Dry
Production Attributes
- Maturation
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Oaked
- Oak Type
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American, French
- Ownership
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El Enebro Sociedad Anonima
- Closure Type
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Cork
- Ageing
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barrels of French and American
Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine
- Black forest ham Starter Course
- Contains: Black Forest ham
- German
- Lamb with red wine sauce Main Course
- Western
- Meat stew Main Course
- Western
- Linconshire Poacher Cheese Course
- British
Details
About the Product
- Producer Notes
- Of the 1,000 hectares making up the Vega Sicilia estate, 210 are used for wine growing, and there are 19 soil types divided for management purposes into 52 plots with very specific characteristics. The influence of the Duero river's flow and the passage of time have been vital in forming these soils. 140 of these hectares are employed to produce Valbuena 5º. A unique, magical estate, which alongside extraordinary vineyard management, enables the production of legendary wines. Valbuena is the pure expression of red wine at Vega Sicilia, with an ageing process, from the barrel to the bottle, which lasts five years and gives the wine its name: Valbuena 5º (5th). Both new and used 225-litre barrels of French and American new and used wooden barrels, and 20,000-litre vats. A long and complex process for a great wine.
- Drinking Window
- 2003-2016
Analytical Data
- Alcohol ABV
-
14 - 14.5%
- Sweetness
-
Dry
Production Attributes
- Maturation
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Oaked
- Oak Type
-
American, French
- Ownership
-
El Enebro Sociedad Anonima
- Closure Type
-
Cork
- Ageing
-
barrels of French and American
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Critics Scores & Reviews
(8)1998 vintage
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When to drink: 2003 to 2016
1998 Vintage
Tasted: Jan 2004
(2004) Another tricky vintage; it was their work in the vineyard that counted here, with a considerable amount of green harvesting, both after flowering and after véraison, to make a wine that was elegant, though still quite tannic, with a rounded integration of oak. The style is intriguing; you can't quite decide whether it tastes of Spain or of Bordeaux.
1998 Vintage
Tasted: Oct 2003
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1998 Vintage: Spain Learn more
Vintage quality: Excellent
Current condition: Ready to drink
The 1998 vintage in Spain was very successful overall with Rioja a particular highlight.
A mild, wet winter and spring made for easy conditions despite some late April frosts which caused limited damage. Flowering was successful and a hot, dry summer followed except...
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