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 »
$570
/750ml
2015 Retail Average
98
/100
2015 Pro Rating
Depth and poise define Bodegas Vega Sicilia Único 2015, a powerful yet refined Ribera that layers black cherry, dark plum and maraschino tones with sweet tobacco, subtle vanilla and a cool stony edge. The palate is vertical and tightly woven, packed with velvety but still energetic tannins and bright acidity that carry the fruit in a long, focused, very classical finish. This first vintage fully crafted by Gonzalo Iturriaga feels both generous and rigorously structured, built as much for contemplation now as for decades of evolution in the cellar.
Roast suckling lamb; Dry-aged ribeye with wild mushrooms; Iberico pork presa with charred peppers
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…