This lot is comprised of 3 bottle(s) of 2011 Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5 Ribera del Duero DO - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $780 - $1100 with a reserve of $550. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11569.
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This Toronto based consignor is a long time wine enthusiast and collector. The bottles were purchased, on release, through the LCBO and agents, and stored professionally at the Fine Wine Reserve.
The score for 2011 Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5 Ribera del Duero DO is 94 points from Robert Parker and the tasting note - The 2011 Valbuena was fermented plot by plot, something they started after a deep soil study in the 2010 vintage. 2011 was a very warm and ripe vintage in the zone, and the challenge was to keep the freshness. There are more black fruit aromas, subtle spices and hints of complexity, as well as tertiary aromas that are quite classic and turn more balsamic with time in the glass. Again, this is very different form the 2012 Alión, rounder, riper, richer, more polished, mellow, soft, quite exuberant and hedonistic. 170,000 bottles produced.