Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5' Ribera Del Duero 2019 Central Otago The tannins are present but

The tannins are present but in balance with the fruit

96-98 Pts (5 STARS) Jasper Morris MW 'A fine bright ruby purple

With an alcohol content of 12

The fruit is de-stemmed but not crushed and cold-soaked for 3 days

complemented by a fine layer of savoury dried herb

Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5' Ribera Del Duero 2019 Central Otago The tannins are present butThe Wine 95 Pts Luis Gutirrez, Wine Advocate (Jun 14, 2024) 'The obsession in 2019 was to avoid excess ripeness and to keep the freshness, so they did a softer vinification, used larger vats for the levage and used less American wood. The 2019 Valbuena was produced with a blend of Tinto Fino with 3% Merlot. It has 14. 5% alcohol, a pH of 3. 88 and 4. 6 grams of acidity. I love the nose; it is perfumed and subtle. And the wine is beautifully textured;