Bodegas Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5 1.5L 2018

Spains most prestigious wine estate, was founded in 1864 by Don Eloy Lecanda y Chaves. He planted bordeaux grapes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec in the arid Ribera soils, as well as the local grape, Tinto Fino. The bodega, which is located beside a highway east of Valladolid, now has 140 hectares of vines. The estate's top wine, unico, is aged for up to 10 years in a mixture of French and American wood, both large wooded vats and new barriques. Valbuena is released after 5 years of ageing. The wines of Vega Sicilia are renowned for their complexity, intensity and longevity and are amongst the finest in the world.

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Merlot is a red wine grape variety that is widely grown in many regions around the world. It is known for producing wines that are smooth, easy to drink, with moderate acidity and have a relatively low tannin content. This makes them a good wine for those who may find red wines with high tannins to be too astringent.

The grape produces wine that is typically a deep ruby red color, with flavors of dark fruit, such as black cherry and blackberry, as well as notes of plum, chocolate, and sometimes a hint of spice.

They are often aged in oak barrels to give them a smooth, round texture and subtle vanilla or toast flavors. Merlot pairs well with a wide range of foods, including red meats, poultry, and pasta dishes with tomato-based sauces.

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