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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2005
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$411.95
Saturated ruby. Explosively perfumed aromas of fresh ripe red fruits, floral oils, pipe tobacco and incense take on...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2006
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$405.76
Incredibly floral and beautiful with dark berry, spice, cedar and mint. Chinese plums. Asian spices. Bark. Tea. Full...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2007
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$379.95
They have kept 2005 and 2006 for now, and they are releasing the 2007 Único from a lighter vintage that is...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2008
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$389.94
A style on its own, redolent of olive, cacao, sweet spice, truffle. Unique. Smooth velvety texture, showing gradually...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2009
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$396.95
The elevage is complex, building from smaller barrels to larger barrels over a period of six years, finishing in...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2010
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$425.27
This is still very tight and closed with so much depth and beauty. The linear line to this is very vertical and draws...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$455.66
This is still very tight and closed with so much depth and beauty. The linear line to this is very vertical and draws...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2011
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$396.40
Very ripe with plum, spice and dried-flower aromas, as well as chocolate, fresh flowers and sandalwood. Coffee and...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2012
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$382.95
Berry, smoke, violet and sandalwood aromas follow through to a full, layered palate that shows super polished tannins...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2013
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$343.95
Rich and savory at first, with hints of leather, mesquite smoke and fresh earth that transition to underscore the...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2014
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$379.95
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:
$220.81
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:
$280.95
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° 2014
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$163.62
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:
$173.95
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:
$176.95
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:
$314.95
$332.73
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° 2017
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$166.95
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:
$151.95
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 3
Bottle:
$147.91
Valbuena is the purest expression of red wine at Vega Sicilia and is aged for five years between barrel and bottle,...
Barbera Ice Wine Red Bordeaux Tempranillo
For centuries now, the beautiful red grapes of the Barbera varietal have been grown in Italy, where they are prized for their unusual high acid content and low tannins, brought about by their thin skins. The Barbera grape varietal thrives in warmer climates, and has had some success overseas in the new world, where its strongly aromatic flavors of intense hedgerow fruits make it a favorite with wineries and wine drinkers looking for a grape which offers plenty of interesting characteristics. Interestingly, the differences between young and aged wines made from this varietal are quite significant, with younger bottles holding a plethora of berry flavors, including blueberry and raspberry notes, and oak aged wines made from the Barbera grape being much loved for their ability to become extremely complex and spicy, and picking up vanilla flavors from the wood they are barreled in.
There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act – the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.
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.