1999 Vega Sicilia Tinto Valbuena 5
Ribera del Duero, Spain
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4 from 6 User Ratings
- 7 Critic Reviews
- Style Red - Rich and Intense
- Grape Variety Tempranillo
- Food Pairing Beef and Venison
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Critic tasting note: (1999 vintage) "(2004) was affected by rain. When they began picking on 10th October, everything looked set for a great vintage, but then the rains came on 14th October and lasted until 26th. They did not start picking again until 1st November and in the interim they worked assiduously in the vineyards, removing any grapes that showed signs of rot and removing leaves to allow for maximum aeration of the grapes. And 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." - Tom Cannavan
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1999 750ml
Vega sicilia valbuena 5 anos 1999 ribera del duero
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1999 750ml
Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5° 1999, D.O. Ribera del Duero, 75 cl
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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
- 2004-2017
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
- 2004-2017
Analytical Data
- Alcohol ABV
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14 - 14.5%
- Sweetness
-
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
-
Cork
- Ageing
-
barrels of French and American
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(7)1999 vintage
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When to drink: 2004 to 2017
1999 Vintage
Tasted: Jan 2004
(2004) was affected by rain. When they began picking on 10th October, everything looked set for a great vintage, but then the rains came on 14th October and lasted until 26th. They did not start picking again until 1st November and in the interim they worked assiduously in the vineyards, removing any grapes that showed signs of rot and removing leaves to allow for maximum aeration of the grapes. And 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.
1999 Vintage
Tasted: Nov 2003
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Vintage quality: Good
Current condition: Ready to drinkRioja had a good quality vintage though frosts severely limited yields. The official Consejo Regulador rating was 3 out of 5, but most top bodegas rated it a point higher. Contino, Roda and the single estate Finca Valpiedra all gave it a maximum, so their top wines may be...
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