Vega SiciliaUnico 2016

Product code: 25607
£379.00 inc VAT
Limited Stock: (6 btls)
Spain
Red Wine from
Castilla y León, Spain
Country
Country: Spain
Region
Region: Castilla y León
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Ribera del Duero
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Vega Sicilia
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.50%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo
Grape: 96% Tempranillo, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon
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Country
Country: Spain
Region
Region: Castilla y León
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Ribera del Duero
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Vega Sicilia
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.50%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo
Grape: 96% Tempranillo, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon

Taste Profile

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

Tasting Note

Unico 2016 is a fragrant, understated and elegant expression of its vintage. The nose reveals a complex character that blossoms in the glass, gradually unfolding its subtleties.

Product Notes

Vega Sicilia Unico, a Spanish jewel among wines, offers a rich tapestry of complex flavours, ranging from red fruits and spices to delicate cocoa undertones. This deep, ruby-red Tempranillo blend is known for extended ageing, often a decade or more, lending it intensely concentrated notes. Its full-bodied, velvety texture is perfectly balanced with remarkable acidity. Vega Sicilia Unico delivers a poised, lengthy finish cherished by wine enthusiasts. This Ribera del Duero estate-produced wine has an exceptional reputation for quality, transforming every sip into a memorable, unrivalled experience. Truly, it is the embodiment of Spanish viticultural excellence.

About the Winery

Vega Sicilia

Vega Sicilia, a renowned winery nestled in the Valladolid province of Spain's abundant Ribera del Duero region, is emblematic of the country's rich, winemaking heritage. Priding itself as one of the world's outstanding wine estates, Vega Sicilia has been meticulously cultivating vines since it was established in 1864, and today it remains a beacon of sustained excellence and innovation.

The heart and soul of Vega Sicilia lie in the lush vineyard, spanning impressively over 70 hectares. The estate grows a choice array of grape varieties, including fine Tempranillo, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec. Unrivalled care given to the vineyards, from long-established planting decisions to precise harvesting schedules, is palpable in every passionately crafted product Vega Sicilia presents.

Vega Sicilia's famed Unico, Reserva Especial and Valbuena 5° wine varieties boast a complexity and depth of flavour that's universally esteemed by connoisseurs. Of these, the coveted Unico carries an enduring reputation as one of the most superior wines in the world, fashioned exclusively from extraordinary harvests.

The estate itself exudes grandeur, yet retains an innate soulfulness conveyed through the centuries old cellar doors constructed of brooding oak, and the authentic stone architecture seamlessly integrated into the ageless Ribera landscape. The Vega Sicilia name also packs a philanthropic punch, with the winery engaging in various environmental projects and endorsing sustainable practices in its operations.

In sum up, Vega Sicilia Winery's nearly 160-year legacy of wine production, carried forth by a discerning eye for quality and a relentless dedication to authenticity, ensures its beloved Spanish wines continue to delight even the most discerning palate. Its meticulous production practices and sincere devotion to sustainability only enhance the prestige of the Vega Sicilia name? ensuring it remains at the forefront of the global wine industry.

https://www.temposvegasicilia.com

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