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 »
$525
/750ml
2009 Retail Average
98
/100
2009 Pro Rating
Tension and grace define Vega Sicilia Único 2009, a wine that layers vibrant red and black plum, blueberry and cherry fruit with cedar, tobacco, cocoa and a cool stony undertone. The palate is powerful yet impeccably refined, with silky, long-striding tannins and a line of juicy acidity that keeps this warm-vintage Único tasting remarkably fresh, almost Burgundian in lift, while still delivering the depth and authority expected of this iconic wine.
Roast pigeon with truffled jus; Slow-braised lamb shoulder with rosemary and garlic; Dry-aged ribeye with wild mushrooms
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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…