Beautiful nose of cedar, herbs and black fruits, black currants, cooked plums, cedar, tobacco leaf, light vanilla, spices, black pepper, herbs, light eucalyptus, earth, river rocks and black tea… long finish with round tannins.
Tempranillo and Merlot grape blend.
The Estate
Founded in 1864 by Don Eloy Lecanda y Chaves, a Bordeaux‑trained winemaker. He brought French classic varietals—Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec—alongside the native Tempranillo (then known as Tinto Fino)
Wine Making
Hand-picked in small crates, generally from late September to early October. Fermentation is carried out in stainless steel or wooden vats with indigenous yeasts, followed by malolactic fermentation in steel. Aged two years in oak barrels and three years in the bottle before release (total ≈5 years aging the basis for its “5°” name)
Food Suggestions
Pairs well with grilled or roasted lamb chops, charred beef, aged Manchengo cheese, cured pork loin, chorizo, Mexican style dishes, rich stews, and spicy nut-based desserts.
• Available Size: 750mL (6 pc), 1.5Lb (1 pc), 3L (1 pc)
• Organic
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• Type: Wines
• Sub-type: Wines
• Class: Red
• ABV%: 14
Wine Spectator – 93
Cuddly berry aromas include a hint of raisin. The palate echoes the nose, meaning this is full and ripe, with smooth tannins supporting raisiny softness. Cassis, exotic spice notes and baked berry flavors are lush on the finish. This seems ready for near-term drinking; enjoy now through 2030
Wine Enthusiast – 94
Cuddly berry aromas include a hint of raisin. The palate echoes the nose, meaning this is full and ripe, with smooth tannins supporting raisiny softness. Cassis, exotic spice notes and baked berry flavors are lush on the finish. This seems ready for near-term drinking; enjoy now through 2030
Wine Advocate/RP – 96
2014 is a spectacular vintage of Valbuena, and it reminds me of the 2010, perhaps a tad more elegant and less powerful. It's expressive and has floral notes on the nose along with wild berries, herbs and a spicy and smoky touch that's nicely integrated. It has good complexity and nuance, and the palate is medium to full-bodied and intense, with pungent flavors and great length and persistence. Truly spectacular!