Bodegas Vega Sicilia • Ribera del Duero, Spain
Único is the iconic flagship red of Bodegas Vega Sicilia in Ribera del Duero, a long‑aged blend dominated by old-vine Te…Único is the iconic flagship red of Bodegas Vega Sicilia in Ribera del Duero, a long‑aged blend dominated by old-vine Tempranillo (Tinto Fino) with a smaller proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon from the estate’s best limestone- and quartz-rich…Learn More »
$550
/750ml
2006 Retail Average
99
/100
2006 Pro Rating
Depth and precision define the 2006 Vega Sicilia Único, a concentrated yet supremely polished Ribera that layers dark berries and plum with cedar, black tea, warm spice and a touch of creamy oak. The palate is powerful but glides effortlessly, with ultra-fine tannins and a seemingly endless, savory-tinged finish that signals a very long life ahead. A modern, long‑aging Único that already offers remarkable complexity but will reward patience for decades.
Roast suckling lamb; Dry-aged ribeye with wild mushrooms; Slow-braised beef cheeks
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Único is the iconic flagship red of Bodegas Vega Sicilia in Ribera del Duero, a long‑aged blend dominated by old-vine Tempranillo (Tinto Fino) with a smaller proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon from the estate’s best limestone- and quartz-rich parcels. Aged for around a decade in a mix of French and American oak barrels and large vats before release, it is renowned for its powerful yet silky structure, complex tertiary aromas, and extraordinary capacity to evolve gracefully for many decades, making it one of Spain’s most collectible and sought-aft…