Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5º Año 2003

91POINTS

16^¾/20

Ribera del Duero, Castilla-Leon, SpainVery spicy, floral, vanilla, peppery, black cherry, meaty, tobacco aromas with a touch of barnyard and chocolate. Dry, round, elegant, slightly tannic palate with good fresh acidity. Black cherry, black plum, mineral, licorice, peppery, floral, spicy, tobacco leaf, meaty, orange peel flavours. Warm, fresh finish with great finesse. Needs three to seven years to gather itself in bottle or serve now with roasted meats.Tasted: 13 September 2008Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:

BC	$250.00	750ml	specialty listing
BC	$400.00	1500ml	speculative listing - Mark Anthony Brands
BC	$800.00	3000ml	speculative listing - Mark Anthony Brands

Producer: Bodegas Vega SiciliaDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits
Cru Wine Selections
Grape: Tempranillo/Tinto Fino/Tinta del Toro/AragonezCSPC: 889881UPC: 08436014245397

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