Vega Sicilia, 'Valbuena No. 5' 1995 (6 BT)

Vega Sicilia, 'Valbuena No. 5' 1995 

Ribera del Duero

u. 1bn, 1 just into neck, rest good levels, 1 label very slightly nicked at bottom, consecutive bottle numbers; 1 étiquette très légèrement éntaillée à la base, numéros de bouteilles consécutifs

This was made by the legendary Mariano Garcia. In 2018, dark chocolate and crystallised orange zests on the nose, carrying on to the palate. Depth and complexity, plus those Seville oranges. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

6 bts (owc)

A spectacular collection of Vega Sicilia, one of Spain’s most legendary and longest-lived wines, spanning two centuries. This collection includes some of the best vintages produced by this illustrious property, consistently perceived as the one and only ‘First Growth’ of the Iberian Peninsula. The full trinity of Cuvées, Valbuena 5°, Unico, and the rare Vega Sicilia Unico Grand Reserva Especial are all present, with a sublime offering of those rare bottles in their original wooden cases with landmark vintages such as 1962, 1968 and 1974. Vega Sicilia stands the test of time as one of Spain’s most celebrated wines, and is amongst the world’s greatest producers of age-worthy reds. Needless to say, this collection will capture the attention and excitement of the foremost collectors around the world.

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