Vega Sicilia, Único 2011, D.O. Ribera del Duero, red wine, 0.75l
Vega Sicilia Único 2015 is a wine that immediately captivates with its depth, elegance and complexity. Each bottle is the result of meticulous work in the vineyard and a sophisticated ageing process that lasts up to 13 years, combining French and American oak barrels followed by further ageing in the bottle.
On the palate, rich tones of blackcurrant, plums, sweet spice, chocolate and delicate wood unfold, complemented by elegant tannins and balanced acidity. The wine is full-bodied, intense and yet perfectly harmonious, with a long finish that lingers in the memory.
Único is a wine that is not just a drink, but an experience. It is a symbol of prestige and masterful winemaking. It is suitable for festive occasions, cellaring or as part of a connoisseur's collection, for those who appreciate authentic quality and longevity. Thanks to its character and exceptional structure, this is a wine that can rival the best red wines in the world while bringing an unmistakable piece of Spanish terroir to every glass.
Único is the flagship wine of the iconic Spanish winery Vega Sicilia and one of the most prestigious wines from the D.O. Ribera del Duero region.
It represents the pinnacle of the winery's production and is a symbol of longevity, complexity and elegance. Each vintage is produced only in years when the quality of the grapes reaches an exceptional level.
Awards:
98 points – James Suckling
98 points – Vinous
97 points – Robert Parker
97 points – Peñín
Grape variety:
The base is Tempranillo, complemented by the Cabernet Sauvignon variety. In some vintages, small amounts of Merlot or Malbec are also added, depending on the character of the harvest and the winemaker's decision. The cuvée varies slightly each year to best reflect the given vintage.
Vineyard:
The grapes come from a unique terroir around the Duero river. The soils are very varied, made up of layers of sandstone, basalt and limestone, which give the wine depth, structure and minerality. The winery farms approximately 140 hectares of vineyards. The vines are over 30 years old, with some plots (e.g. Ontañón) dating back to 1910. The altitude of the vineyards helps preserve freshness and balanced acidity.
Production and ageing:
Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature in large wooden vats using indigenous yeasts. Malolactic fermentation takes place in smaller wooden barrels. This is followed by one of the longest ageing processes of any red wine. The wine ages for approximately 10 years in various types of vessels, combining French and American oak. This sophisticated process is followed by further ageing in the bottle, usually around 3 years before release. Overall, this is an exceptionally long and precise ageing process that gives the wine its character.
Taste and aroma:
Único has a deep, dark purple colour with a slightly lighter rim. The aromatics feature tones of blackcurrant, liquorice, charcoal and noble wood. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, rich and exceptionally complex, with elegant tannins and balanced acidity. Tones of sweet spice, chocolate and dark fruit dominate. The wine feels concentrated, yet at the same time harmonious and noble.
Único is a highly cellar-worthy wine. Thanks to its structure and long ageing, it has the potential to develop further for 20 years or more.
Alcohol content: 14%
Origin: Spain, D.O.Ribera del Duero
Additional parameters
| Category: | Special Wines |
|---|---|
| EAN: | 8436014243775 |
| Body parker: | 96 |
| Oblast původu: | D.O. Ribera del Duero |
| Obsah alkoholu: | 14 |
| Odrůda: | Tinto Fino |
| Ročník: | 2015 |
| Velikost lahve: | 0,75 |
| Země původu: | Španělsko |
| Body Parker: | 96 |
| Ročník : | 2011 |
| Oblast původu: | D.O. Ribera del Duero |
| Obsah alkoholu: | 14 |
| Odrůda: | Tinto Fino |
| Velikost lahve: | 0,75 |
| Země původu: | Španělsko |
| Distribuce: | CZ |
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