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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:
$221.55
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° 2009
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$191.95
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° 2014
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$159.95
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:
$174.95
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:
$177.95
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:
$316.95
$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:
$167.95
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:
$152.95
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:
$145.17
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:
$148.41
Valbuena is the purest expression of red wine at Vega Sicilia and is aged for five years between barrel and bottle,...
American Whiskey Mencia Sangiovese Tempranillo
The United States of America is a country of great cultural diversity, influenced by migrating nations from across the world. As such, its whiskey industry is a fascinating and complex one, which represents the range of regional differences found there.
The Irish were the original pioneers of American whiskey, and when they emigrated in their thousands from the old country, they brought their skills, knowledge and distillation techniques with them, to give them something to remind each other of home in the New World. This is why American whiskey goes by the Irish spelling, with the additional ‘e’, and why many traditional American whiskies closely resemble the original Irish style.
Today, there are several different types of American whiskey, and the styles and production techniques are now set out in US federal law, cementing a set of characteristics and production methods to preserve and protect the industry.
Corn whiskey, which is made from a minimum 80% corn in the mash and aged for a short period, is probably the most historic of the American whiskey styles, but others like rye whiskey, which is made from a minimum of 51% rye and aged in charred barrels, are growing in popularity among a new generation of drinkers looking for something unique, interesting and independently produced. Alongside these styles, we find Tennessee whiskey, which uses maple charcoal for sweeter notes, the softer wheat whiskies, the world-dominating Bourbon whiskies, and others which are peculiar to specific states and regions.
The name of this grape, meaning 'blood of Jove' conjures up evocative images of long dead civilizations, and gives the Sangiovese varietal a sense of the holy, the sacred, the special. Indeed, this particular type of Italian grape has been cultivated and processed for thousands of years, and is said to be the original favorite grape varietal of the Romans, and the Etruscans before them. Throughout history, vintners have continued to plant this varietal, and they continue to produce wonderful wines to this day. The long bunches of very dark, round fruit are treasured by fine wineries in Italy and a few other places around the world, and when young, these grapes are lively – full of strawberry flavors and a little spiciness. However, it is when they are aged in oak that they take on some truly special flavors and aromas, as seen in some of the finest wines of the Old World.
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.