Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5' Ribera Del Duero 2019 Central Otago This is a pretty Barolo

This is a pretty Barolo that manages elegance and an easy-drinking style

Vinous "Bara's 2008 Brut Millesime Comtesse Marie de France offers a striking interplay of rich Pinot fruit with the natural tension of the year

complemented by a fine layer of savoury dried herb

The fruit is de-stemmed but not crushed and cold-soaked for 3 days

this is a more delicate

Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5' Ribera Del Duero 2019 Central Otago This is a pretty BaroloThe Wine 95 Pts Luis Gutirrez, Wine Advocate (Jun 14, 2024) 'The obsession in 2019 was to avoid excess ripeness and to keep the freshness, so they did a softer vinification, used larger vats for the levage and used less American wood. The 2019 Valbuena was produced with a blend of Tinto Fino with 3% Merlot. It has 14. 5% alcohol, a pH of 3. 88 and 4. 6 grams of acidity. I love the nose; it is perfumed and subtle. And the wine is beautifully textured;