Vega Sicilia, Valbuena No 5 2018 750ML hidden the iron‑rich soil gives a

the iron‑rich soil gives a distinct grip and structure

This could use better depth so a few years of cellaring are recommended

finely crafted Champagne that delivers both vibrancy and depth

lingering finish

Gains support from the muscular structure

Vega Sicilia, Valbuena No 5 2018 750ML hidden the iron‑rich soil gives aThe 2018 Valbuena comes from a cooler vintage with good yields that required sorting and selecting in search of a happy and vertical version of Valbuena, pushing a little more and giving the wine a little more oak, especially American (5%). It was produced with 96% Tinto Fino and 4% Merlot that went through a three to four day cold soak and fermented with indigenous yeasts followed by malolactic in stainless steel. The levage was in new and used 225