Description
2016 – ref : vivino
wine vintage : Very Good
2016 Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5º
€ 190,00
Valbuena 5º 2016 is the perfect balance between elegance, complexity and concentration. Pure harmony.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Alcohol by volume
14.5 %
Variety
94 % Tinto Fino and 6 % Merlot
Average age of vineyard
35 years
Vineyard surface area
210 ha
Planting density
2,222 plants/ha
Altitude
700 – 900 m
Yield
3,000-3,500 kg/ha – 21-24.5 hl/ha
Harvest
Manual in 12 kg boxes from September 22 to October 11
2016 VINEYARD CYCLE
The first frosts took place in mid-November, although they were not significant until December. This triggered a good parch process. The weather was relatively mild from November to February, a trend that was reversed in early March. As the start of spring was cooler than average, bud break was slightly later than usual.
The summer was typical of Ribera del Duero and flowering took place in the middle of June. The swelteringheat experienced in the month of August caused long dormancy stages that delayed ripening.
September was a dry month, which helped ensure good health and a well-balanced end of ripening. The harvest began on 22 September with pie de cuba and then continued between 27 September and 11 October.
STORAGE, SERVING AND DRINKING WINDOW
This wine is suitable for drinking now, but it can be stored for 30 years in optimal conditions: 12-14 °C / 54-57 ºF and 60 % relative humidity.
The recommended serving temperature is 18 °C / 64 ºF.
PRODUCTION
182,882 Bordeaux bottles, 6,030 Magnum, 411 Double Magnum, 50 Imperial and 6 Salmanazar.
REF – https://www.temposvegasicilia.com/
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