Vega Sicilia Unico is the wine that relaunched Spanish oenology.
This wonderful red wine is produced in Ribera del Duero with Tempranillo grapes, to which a small balance of Cabernet Sauvignon is added.
The vinification takes place in oak vats and the refinement is carried out in large 225 liter French and American oak barrels for a very long period, the longest refinement in the world, 10 years between barrel and bottle.
This incredible terroir and unique aging process make Vega Sicilia's "Unico" a timeless wine with aging.
The 2013 vintage is subtle, elegant, fresh, vertical, complex, silky and well defined. The nose is wonderful, with a depth and cleanliness of aromas worthy of the best wines in the world; the sip is warm, enveloping and with great structure.
Pleasant to drink now, but timeless if left to refine in the bottle. It's almost a shame to pair this "Unique" Vega Sicilia with something, it's a wine that should be drunk alone to contemplate its greatness.
