NV Vega Sicilia Ribera del Duero "Unico" Reserva Especial 1991,1994,1999 (2012 Release)
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Bid on this bottle of Vega Sicilia Ribera del Duero "Unico" Reserva Especial 1991, 1994, 1999 (2012 Release) (93RP). Wine Advocate: "I must confess that I am not such an ardent supported of the Reserva Especiale as others. It is not that I dislike the blend, but I find it less intellectual satisfying without a temporal "anchor" i.e. vintage. This 2012 release of Unico Reserva Especiale is a blend of 1991, 1994 and 1999. It has an immediately seductive bouquet of macerated cherries, lavender, marmalade and candied orange peel. It has wonderful definition and purity. The palate is medium-bodied with lush, rounded tannins on the entry. Vibrant dark berries, maraschino, orange peel and a dash of Chinese 5-spice all vie for attention, whilst the finish is elegant, sensual and beautifully defined. This is very alluring and for want of a better word?sexy. Drink 2013-2025+." (08/2012)
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Provenance: Original owner. Purchased directly from the winery or retailer on release and stored in a temperature controlled cellar. Hand delivered to K&L.
Vega Sicilia Ribera del Duero "Unico" Reserva Especial 1991,1994,1999 (2012 Release)
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Wine Advocate
08/2012Notes
Vega Sicilia Unico Reserva Especial - A non-vintage blend of different Unicos, aged at least for 10 years. This wine can include grapes from vintages harvested more than 30 years apart and usually only available to private customers under strict allocation. Unico - This Gran Reserva wine is the signature wine of Vega Sicilia that is usually released 10 years after vintage though some bottlings may not be released for up to 15 years or even longer. Taken from some of the oldest vines in the Ribera del Duero, the wine is mostly Tempranillo (approximately 80% but depending on vintage) and Cabernet Sauvignon (approximately 20%). In an average vintage, Unico will account for a little less than a third of Vega Sicilia's production.[4] Though in poor vintages, the winery may not produce any Unico.
SKU: 2077699
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