Vega SiciliaValbuena 2002
Dry, Full Bodied style of Cabernet Blend
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Dry, Full Bodied style of Cabernet BlendVega Sicilia, Spain's +first growth+ and most prestigious wine estate, is located in Ribera del Duero. The estate covers around 1000 hectares, of which 230 - 250 are under vines. It was founded in 1864 by Don Eloy Lecanda y Chaves, who arrived from Bordeaux with cuttings of local grapes (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec) and planted them, together with Spain's signature grape Tinto Fino (clone of Tempranillo) in the arid Ribera soils. Valbuena is made from younger vines, and in years when Unico is not produced, grapes normally destined for Unico will go into Valbuena. It is only released after 5 years' ageing.
Vega Sicilia, Spain's +first growth+ and most prestigious wine estate, is located in Ribera del Duero. The estate covers around 1000 hectares, of which 230 - 250 are under vines. It was founded in 1864 by Don Eloy Lecanda y Chaves, who arrived from Bordeaux with cuttings of local grapes (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec) and planted them, together with Spain's signature grape Tinto Fino (clone of Tempranillo) in the arid Ribera soils. Valbuena is made from younger vines, and in years when Unico is not produced, grapes normally destined for Unico will go into Valbuena. It is only released after 5 years' ageing.
Full bodied red wines have a noticeably textural mouthfeel with bold, complex flavours. Often deeply coloured.
Dry wines have no trace of sweetness at all.
- TypeCabernet Blend
- Size750mL
- RegionCastilla y Léon
- Standard Drinks8.3
- Alcohol Volume14.0%
- CountrySpain
- Brand NameVega Sicilia
- ClosureCork
- Wine SweetnessDry
- Wine BodyFull Bodied
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