Valbuena 5° 2020
Sugar Content
2 g/L
Dry (1–10 g/L)
Valbuena 5° 2020 has 2 g/L of residual sugar (Dry), about 0.3 g in a 5 oz glass.
Product Details
The 2020 Valbuena 5° ages five years in oak and bottle, which gives it its name. Harvest was challenging due to Covid and rain, requiring due diligence in the field and a faster, earlier harvest than anticipated, the grapes coming from the Vega Sicilia estate's vines with about 35 years of age. It's an ethereal, medium-bodied wine of lovely delicacy and elegance, 97% Tempranillo blended with 3% Merlot, then aged 12 months in French and American oak, six months in stainless steel and then 18 months in bottle. Blackcurrant, cedar, and balsamic highlight a citrusy freshness. It will hit its prime in five years and age another 20-25. Maturity: 2025-2050.
More Details
| Alcohol/Vol | 14% |
|---|---|
| Made In | Ribera del Duero, Spain |
| Sugar Content | 2 g/L |
| Sweetness Descriptor | Dry (1–10 g/L) |
| Varietal | Tempranillo Blend |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| LCBO # | 35133 |
How It Compares
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