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 »
$579
/750ml
2011 Retail Average
96
/100
2011 Pro Rating
In 2011, Vega Sicilia Único channels its richness into precision: layered aromas of blackcurrant, plum and cherry liqueur glide into notes of tobacco, cocoa, sweet spice and dried flowers, all carried by a cool mineral line. The palate is concentrated yet surprisingly fresh and poised, with silky, building tannins and a long, floral‑tinged finish that promises even greater complexity in the years ahead.
Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic; Dry-aged ribeye steak; Wild mushroom and truffle risotto
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…