Vega Sicilia - Unico Reserva Especial (2019)
Spain
Red
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95/100
Robert Parker
"As I've noticed in recent years, the non-vintage blend of Único Reserva Especial (2019 vintage) is made with younger vintages than those usually used. In this case, it's the 2006, 2007 and 2009 vintages and, of course, the latest Único cuvées. It's mainly based on Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) and a little Cabernet Sauvignon. It had a slightly longer barrel ageing (the blend was bottled in June 2015, at the same time as the Único 2009); so the 2006 and 2007 bases were in barrels longer. It has a similar character to the 2009, perhaps a little more subtle and elegant but not really more complex with tannins and a fairly fleshy body." (Wine Advocate 2019 - Robert Parker) A confidential and mythical cuvée.
Features
Estate
Vega Sicilia
Cuvée
Unico Reserva Especial
Designation
Ribera del Duero
Region
Spain
Grape varieties
Tinto Fino, Cabernet Sauvignon
Terroirs
Plots with soils located at the contact between the slopes descending from the region and the alluvial plain. The most superficial soil is made up of fine slope colluvium, with small fragments of limestone.
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
A blend of wines from the best vintages
Breeding
Traditional
Alcohol content
14 %
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Beautiful deep ruby colour
Nose
Unveils aromas of red berries, notes of undergrowth and musky nuances.
Mouth
The texture is polished and the tannins very fine, the hallmark of this cuvée, with a very long, tasty finish.
Serve
AT 18°C
Open
1h before
Drink from
2019
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairing
Perfect with red meats, beef stews, artisanal charcuterie...
Vega Sicilia
Ribera del Duero
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2019 guide) 95/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
As I've noticed in recent years, the non-vintage blend of Único Reserva Especial (2019 vintage) is made with younger vintages than those usually used. In this case, it's the 2006, 2007 and 2009 vintages and, of course, the latest Único cuvées to go on sale. It's mainly based on Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) and a little Cabernet Sauvignon. It had a slightly longer barrel ageing (the blend was bottled in June 2015, at the same time as the Único 2009); so the 2006 and 2007 bases were in barrels longer. It has a similar character to the 2009, perhaps a little more subtle and elegant but not really more complex with tannins and a fairly fleshy body.
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