171 - Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5th Year, Reserva, 2001. D.O. Ribera del Duero, Spain.

Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5th Year, Reserva, 2001. D.O. Ribera del Duero, Spain. Red wine. 1 bottle, 75 cl. Condition: The bottle is filled to the neck (IN). Original dark maroon capsule, intact, with the inscription “Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5º” and the vintage “2001” embossed on the top. Original main label, attached and mostly legible, with noticeable wear. Despite these defects, the name, the 2001 vintage, and the main identifying details remain legible. Commercial back label present, complete, and legible, with slight isolated spots; official seal of the Ribera del Duero D.O. also present. It comes from a private collection, stored under optimal temperature and humidity conditions. Valbuena 5th Year is one of Bodegas Vega Sicilia’s flagship wines and a historic expression of the Valbuena de Duero vineyard. Produced primarily from Tinto Fino, a local variety of Tempranillo, it combines a careful selection of grapes with extended aging in oak and in the bottle, characteristic of the winery’s style. The 2001 vintage is part of a year particularly renowned in the Ribera del Duero for the quality of its ripening and the balance of its wines. This Valbuena stands out for its structure, complexity, and aging potential, with a profile that can develop notes of ripe fruit, spices, cedar, leather, and balsamic nuances. Its origin and vintage make it a particularly noteworthy addition to any collection of great Spanish wines.