{"product_id":"vega-sicilia-n-v-valbuena-5-ano","title":"Vega Sicilia N.V. Valbuena 5 Ano","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine is primarily Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) with a small portion of Merlot. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation took place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures, followed by malolactic fermentation before aging for a five years in a mix of French and American oak barrels of varying sizes and ages - a regimen that gives the wine its '5 Ano' name. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe profile is full‑bodied and structured, showing dark cherry, plum, cedar, vanilla, dried rose, blackcurrant, dark chocolate, dried herbs, spice, and mineral complexity . The palate is powerful yet refined, with firm tannins, medium acidity, and a long, persistent finish shaped by its extended élevage . The overall impression is dense, elegant, and unmistakably Vega Sicilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e This wine pairs well with roast suckling pig, venison stew, lamb dishes, and aged Manchego . Its structure and depth complement rich, savory preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Winery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in 1864, Vega Sicilia is one of Spain’s most historic and prestigious estates, located in Ribera del Duero at roughly 720–930 meters of altitude . \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winery is known for meticulous vineyard work, patient cellar aging, and a philosophy centered on time and tradition. Valbuena 5 Año reflects this approach, resulting in a wine of depth, structure, and longevity. It is one of the estate’s most recognizable expressions of Tinto Fino and a benchmark for Ribera del Duero.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WineWise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49519891316974,"sku":"13939101","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/farmstead.biz\/products\/vega-sicilia-n-v-valbuena-5-ano","provider":"Farmstead Cheeses \u0026 Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}