Vega Sicilia Unico 2008

Vega Sicilia Unico 2008

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  • Vinous rating 96
  • Robert Parker rating 94
  • Jancis Robinson rating 18
Vega Sicilia Unico 2008
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75 cl

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£425.00
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Vega Sicilia Unico 2008 is a 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 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. "Savoury flavours of tobacco, mineral, smoke and spice frame a core of cherry and pomegranate in this red. Harmonious and graceful, supported by well-integrated tannins and fresh acidity. Has deceptive depth and complexity." Wine Spectator, 2016
96 Vinous
Opaque ruby. Powerful, expansive aromas of cherry liqueur, cassis, pipe tobacco, incense and pungent flowers show outstanding clarity and pick up a smoky mineral quality with air. Stains the palate with concentrated dark berry, bitter cherry and rose pastille flavors that are complicated by notes of mocha, cola and Indian spices. Distinctly generous in style but there's outstanding energy here as well. The gently tannic, dark-fruit-dominated finish emphatically echoes the spice and floral notes and lingers with striking persistence. Production for this bottling was cut by over half in this challenging vintage and the result shows what can happen when severe selection is applied in the vineyard and cellar. Speaking of tough years, the 2002 version of this iconic wine, from a vintage that has been ignored at best and vilified at worst, is drinking beautifully right now. In fact, it appears to have just entered its drinking window: its fruit is still a bit on the youthful side while its tannins have begun to recede. Like this 2008, it's a textbook example of what great vineyards, diligent farming and serious winemaking can accomplish under difficult circumstances.Josh Raynolds1st January 2017
18 Jancis Robinson
Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon. Single estate wine situated in Valbuena del Duero and sourced from the best wines obtained from the 200 ha that Vega Sicilia holds. Limited yields of 3,000 kg/ha. Four days of cold maceration. Two different sorting tables and 100% destemmed. Fermented in oak foudres and ageing for 8 years combining American, French oak barrels, large foudres and bottle.Very deep and elegant nose showing incense, cedar, delicate fruit character and touch of burnt caramel. Remarkable and superbly placed acidity with a full integration of the alcohol and very refined texture. The 2008 Único seems to be on the delicate side, it is a magnificent wine packed full of elegance. (FC)

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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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