Vega Sicilia Unico 1972

Vega Sicilia Unico 1972

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  • Robert Parker rating 89
  • Jancis Robinson rating 18.5
Vega Sicilia Unico 1972
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HED73918

75 cl

13.5%
£800.00
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Vega Sicilia Único 1972 is a mature Tempranillo-based red wine produced in the Ribera del Duero region of Spain. Vega Sicilia was founded in 1864 by Don Eloy Lecanda y Chaves, who established the vineyards with cuttings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec taken from the vineyards of Bordeaux. The estate planted Tempranillo alongside these Bordelais varietals, which now makes up the majority of the modern Vega Sicilia blend. The flagship wines are Único and Único Reserva Especial – the former is aged for 10 years before release while the latter is a blend of only the finest vintages. On the 1972 Único. "The 1972 Unico has a roof tile-scented bouquet that opens nicely, somewhat reluctantly giving up rose petals, dried orange peel, kirsch and toffee. It has fine definition and shows a little precocity than the 1973. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, decayed tannins. There is plenty of leathery red fruit infused with white pepper, cured meat and citrus peel. The finish is almost like a more muted version of the 1982. The -72 has good pedigree and breeding, yet it is a little conservative and aloof." Neal Martin, 2012
18.5 Jancis Robinson
Also in the shadow of 1970. Deeper ruby than the 1973. Definitely evolved at the rim. Minty and deep – very complex. Real freshness of fruit. Lovely complete and lively wine. Long and racy and with great tension still. I wonder if this wine was a bit too austere in youth? It’s lovely now! Great cleanliness on the finish. Persistent. A lovely bottle with a little more fruit than the 1973. (JR)

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Located in Ribera del Duero, Vega Sicilia was founded in 1864 by Don Eloy Lecanda y Chaves, who established the vineyards with cuttings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec taken from the vineyards of Bordeaux. The estate planted Tempranillo alongside these Bordelais varietals, which now makes up the majority of the modern Vega Sicilia blend.

The flagship wines are Unico and Unico Reserva Especial - the former is aged for 10 years before release while the latter is a blend of only the finest vintages. Valbuena 5 is the estate's 'entry level' wine, a five year aged Tempranillo. Alongside Vega Sicilia, the same team also manage Bodegas Alion in Ribera del Duero and Bodegas Pintia in Toro.

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