Valbuena 5º Año Cosecha 2018

We are proud to present the new vintage of Valbuena 5º Año Cosecha, produced by the legendary Vega Sicilia winery.

An outstanding example of the Tinto Fino variety (aka Tempranillo), the grapes are sourced from some of the best terroirs in the region, located at altitudes between 700 and 900 metres. Covering 210 hectares in total, the vineyards are planted on mild slopes with limestone soils that impart a vibrant minerality to the wine. The vines are 35 years old on average, and in this occasion the Tinto Fino is complemented with a 4% Merlot, which only enhances the qualities of the former.

An Atlantic-style vintage, cooler and rainier than the average, 2018 saw a significant increase in grape production. That fact prompted the winemaking team to be extremely selective at harvest time, which lasted from October 1 to October 13.

Meticulously vinified in the impressive state-of-the-art facility of bodega Vega Sicilia, one of the world’s most technologically advanced wineries, the grapes were sorted again before being cold-macerated for 3-4 days. Then this Spanish red wine was fermented under controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts.

Subsequently, the red wine Valbuena 5º Año Cosecha 2018 was aged in new oak barrels and 21,000-litre oak vats. The first year the winery used a 5% of American oak to enhance the structure and creaminess of the wine. The second year, wood recipients were chosen so as to ameliorate the complexity and textural richness of the wine.

After that, this red wine from Ribera del Duero was kept in the bottle until the completion of the 5-year process which gives the wine its name.

Decant this Reserva red wine at least 2 hours before drinking.

180,580 Bordeaux bottles and 5,528 magnums produced.