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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2014
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$382.62
It is the Vega Sicilia flagship. The qualities of the Tempranillo and cabernet sauvignon in different proportions are...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Valbuena 5° 2003
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$223.24
The 2003 Valbuena is purple-colored and super-fragrant with aromas of pain grille, pencil lead, black currant, and...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Valbuena 5° 2005
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$278.95
Bright ruby. Complex bouquet melds dried cherry, licorice, potpourri and minerals, plus a subtle smoky undertone....
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Valbuena 5° 2009
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$192.95
The 2009 Valbuena was harvested early, the result of a warm summer. It’s mostly Tempranillo complemented with 5%...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Valbuena 5° 2010
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$214.95
The oak makes plenty of impact on the nose with some tarry notes across ripe-blue-plum, ccassis and chocolate aromas....
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Valbuena 5° 2014
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$163.28
This solid red delivers ripe fruit, toasty oak, lively acidity and well-integrated tannins. Currant and blackberry...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Valbuena 5° 2015
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$175.95
This big red hides a solid structure within a generous texture. Ripe plum and currant flavors are balanced by savory...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Valbuena 5° 2016
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$178.95
The 2016 Valbuena was produced with a blend of 94% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) and 6% Merlot from 140 hectares dedicated...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Valbuena 5° 2017
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$315.95
$333.22
2017 was marked by the frost of the night between April 27 and 28 that Vega Sicilia fought with their anti-frost...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Valbuena 5° 2018
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$161.95
A harmonious red, displaying flavors of black plum reduction and wild strawberry fruit, with fragrant Earl Grey,...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Valbuena 5° 2019
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$149.95
Valbuena is the purest expression of red wine at Vega Sicilia and is aged for five years between barrel and bottle,...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Valbuena 5° 2019
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$173.27
Valbuena is the purest expression of red wine at Vega Sicilia and is aged for five years between barrel and bottle,...
Sake Savatiano Tempranillo
Savatiano is probably Greece's most well known and most widely grown grape varietal, as it is the primary grape used in the production of Retsina, where the fermenting juices of the Savatiano varietal are flavored with pine resin in order to make this distinctive and famous wine. One of the reasons for the wide cultivation of this grape is due to its hardiness, and resistance to drought conditions. In the sun-drenched and dry, rocky Greek landscapes, this makes it an ideal vine to grow for wine-makers who require a strong and bounteous yield each year.
However, there are plenty of examples of Greek white wines which use the Savatiano grape but withhold from the addition the pine resin flavoring, allowing the true characteristics of this varietal to shine through. The result is often very pleasing indeed, with Savatiano grapes generally producing extremely well balanced and rounded white wines, with a juicily fruity flavor. Their aromas can vary quite a lot, with many Savatiano wines bearing the fragrance of citrus fruits, and also occasionally having a strong floral aroma reminiscent of elder and rose. Due to the relatively low acidity of Savatiano grapes, the wines which use them (including Retsina) generally bolster themselves with the addition of smaller quantities of more acidic varieties, such as Assyrtiko or Rhoditis, in order to improve their sometimes weak structure.
Additional Information on Greek Wines
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
What is Retsina?
There are plenty of notable native Spanish grapes which have made a big impression on the wine world at large, but none are as renowned or as widely loved as the Tempranillo varietal. This black skinned grape has been used for wine making for centuries, with several ancient civilizations noticing the fact that it is highly versatile and holds some delicious flavors and aromas, perfect for those looking for a powerful yet elegant grape for their wines. Tempranillo often causes winemakers some trouble, however, as it is highly susceptible to many diseases. Despite this, plenty continue to persevere with this varietal, as it is perfect for producing delicious and complex single variety and blended wines, packed full of classic Spanish flavors and plenty of aromatic and intense surprises.