Klassifiziering | Cru Classe |
Typ | Rotwein |
Marke | Vega Sicilia |
Jahrgang | 1998 |
Land | Spanien |
Region | Ribera del Duero |
Traube | Tempranillo |
Inhalt | 0,75 |
Zustand | Perfekt |
Label | Perfekt |
Vorrat | 0 |
The 1998 Valbuena is better than the 1987 Unico, and probably as good as the 1989 Unico, at least over the next decade. Extremely full-bodied, it offers up notes of smoke, graphite, toasty oak, caramel, black cherry liqueur, and cassis. Opulent and sumptuous, it is both a hedonistic and intellectual turn-on.
Lovely focus and balance. Crisp, juicy black cherry and blackberry flavors are backed by toasty oak and lively acidity. Firm, well-integrated tannins.