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  • Country ranking ?

    195
  • Producer ranking ?

    74
  • Decanting time

    1h.30min
  • When to drink

    now to 2030
  • Food Pairing

    Veal filet mignon sautéed spring vegetables

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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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Written Notes

Ruby, thin brick rim. Dark fruits, some spices, intense, leather, liquorice, firmer. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, juicy, spices, dark berries, intense, layered, tight and firm. 92

  • 92p

Dark garnet red colour, slight brick red hue. initially elegant nose with hints of Cuban tobacco and cedar wood, dried fruits in the background, developing also a slightly vegetal character. . On the palate well structured with well balanced tannins and acidify, convincing length with freshness in the finish.

  • 92p
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Origin

Valbuena, Ribera el Duero

Vintage Quality

Above Average
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