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 »
$575
/750ml
2012 Retail Average
96
/100
2012 Pro Rating
Smoke‑tinged dark berries, violets and cedar glide out of the glass in Vega Sicilia Único 2012, leading to a deep, layered palate where ripe red and black fruit is framed by graphite, tobacco and a hint of bitter cocoa. The warm, dry year gives a touch of wildness to an otherwise supremely polished texture, with ultra‑fine tannins stretching the flavour into a long, steady, quietly powerful finish.
Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic, Charcoal-grilled ribeye steak, Braised beef cheeks with truffle mash
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…