VEGA SICILIA UNICO 2016

Unico is Vega Sicilia's flagship wine, a legendary red that every wine enthusiast should try at least once in their lifetime. Ideal for aging, it can age for up to 60 years beyond its harvest under optimal conditions. It displays "infinite" complexity in every sip; it is, after all, one of the longest-aged wines in the world. Its style is defined by three unchanging constants: elegance, structure, and aging potential. In this 2015 vintage, as usual, it garnered praise and high scores from critics, being named by Master of Wine Tim Atkin as one of the best wines of the year in his 2024 report on Ribera del Duero. It is also worth noting that this vintage was the first for winemaker Gonzalo Iturriaga. “2015 is a very expressive vintage from the very first moment.

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TASTING NOTES

Appearance

Intense cherry color with a garnet rim.

Nose

Complex and elegant, with aromas of ripe fruit alongside notes of fine wood, cocoa, cigar, and toasted nuances.

Palate

A flavorful, spicy red wine with a toasty touch and powerful tannins. In the words of Luis Gutiérrez, critic for 'The Wine Advocate,' it exhibits "the rustic elegance of the best Ribera del Duero wines."