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  • Country ranking ?

    196
  • Producer ranking ?

    75
  • Decanting time

    1h30min
  • When to drink

    now to 2025
  • Food Pairing

    Summer Beef and Plum Pizzettes

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The Story

Of the 1,000 hectares making up the Vega Sicilia estate, 210 are used for wine growing, and there are 19 soil-types divided for management purposes into 52 plots with very specific characteristics. The influence of the flow of the river Duero and the passage of time have been vital in forming these soils.

70 of these hectares are employed to produce Unico. A unique, magical estate which, along with extraordinary management of the vineyard, ...

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Vintage 1951

Spain 1951, with its diverse wine regions and rich winemaking traditions, has produced wines that captivate enthusiasts around the world. The 1951 vintage in Spain was a year marked by various regional conditions, leading to wines of mixed quality.

Spanish Reds in 1951: The red wines of Spain from the 1951 vintage exhibit a range of qualities and characteristics, largely influenced by the specific regions and grape varieties. In general, th...

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Written Notes

Dark amber colour. The wine shows a massive evolution with slight volatile character, displaying the problematic character of the vintage. Hints of geranium. However on the palate very fine with good sweetness, smooth and fresh approach.

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Origin

Valbuena, Ribera el Duero

Vintage Quality

Average
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