Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5' Ribera Del Duero 2019 Malvasia di Candia with a granular etching of

with a granular etching of tannin on a red fruited finish of excellent length

While the estate compares this to their 2016

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chalky minerality

But at the moment the ebullient fruit is singing with grilled duck breast (though I wouldn’t hesitate to pair with salmon

Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5' Ribera Del Duero 2019 Malvasia di Candia with a granular etching ofThe 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;