Two Valbuena's

2000 Vega-Sicilia Valbuena;

Deep ruby, intence, chocolate, mocca, leather, some berries and floral, cassis and roses. Great acidity, very ripe tannins, great structure and balance, needs time with the oak, a bit popcorn butter in the finish, long finish. Keep ten years. 89

1993 Vega-Sicilia Valbuena;

Ruby wth garnet rim. Coffee, mocca, some cassis and cherries, then pencil and violets, very complex, needed air. Marvelous acidity, extremelly mature tannins, very fresh, great balance, great and elegant finish. Far better than expected. 92