Vega Sicilia, Valbuena No 5 2017 750ML ItalianWines2026 and there is a sense

and there is a sense of effortless charm in the silky smooth

finely grained tannins and laced with compelling earthy accents

barbecue smoke and camphor

and I wonder whether the wait will be worth it in terms of added complexity

toffee notes emerge

Vega Sicilia, Valbuena No 5 2017 750ML ItalianWines2026 and there is a sense2017 was marked by the frost of the night between April 27 and 28 that Vega Sicilia fought with their anti frost towers. The end of the season was warm, and the overall rain was low, 235 liters. The 2017 Valbuena is marked by these circumstances, produced with 94% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) and 6% Merlot, with good ripeness (14. 5% alcohol) and mellow acidity (4. 65 grams of tartaric acid and a pH of 3. 85). The grapes were cooled down and took three to