Vega Sicilia | 2022 releases

Vega Sicilia is Spain’s most prestigious estate. These wines from the Ribera del Duero rival the world’s best and, better still, there is something for everyone to enjoy from the range. The latest set of releases comprising Vega Sicilia Único 2012, Único Reserva Especial (2022 release), Valbuena 5° 2017, Alión 2018 and Pintia 2017 is not to be missed.

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2018 Alión Ribera del Duero Bodegas y Viñedos Alión

£318.00 In Bond
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Availability: Now Size: 6x75cl Qty: 10+ £318.00 In Bond Qty: 10+ £397.67 Inc VAT

2017 Valbuena 5 Ribera del Duero Bodegas Vega Sicilia

£239.00 In Bond
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Availability: Now Size: 1x150cl Qty: 10 £239.00 In Bond Qty: 10 £292.15 Inc VAT

2022 Vega Sicilia Unico Reserva Especial Bodegas Vega Sicilia (2008/2010/2011)

£981.00 In Bond
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Availability: Now Size: 3x75cl Qty: 3 £981.00 In Bond Qty: 3 £1,185.24 Inc VAT

2017 Valbuena 5 Ribera del Duero Bodegas Vega Sicilia

£294.00 In Bond
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Availability: Now Size: 3x75cl Qty: 10+ £294.00 In Bond Qty: 10+ £360.84 Inc VAT

More About Vega Sicilia's new releases

Vega Sicilia Único 2012 | Vega’s flagship wine and a beautiful reflection of its complex terroirs (55 separate plots and 19 different soil types), matured for a minimum of ten years between barrel and bottle. From a sun-soaked vintage, 2012 is superbly concentrated with captivating aromatics. Its multifaceted character offers freshness, satin smooth tannins and sumptuous, elegant fruit. James Suckling awards 97 points, praising its “layered palate that shows super polished tannins that are caressing and long”, while the Wine Advocate's Luis Gutiérrez hands it 96 points: “voluptuous and decadent vintage for Vega Sicilia…with a ripe nose and intoxicating notes of black fruit.” He compares it to the lauded 2006 vintage (98 points). £744.00 per 3 IB.

Único Reserva Especial (2022 release) | From the same vineyards as Vega, the 2022 release is a blend of three vintages of Unico: 2008, 2010 and 2011. As Gutiérrez notes, "it has the complexity of mixing terroirs, vintages and grapes with parameters very similar to Único". He was wowed by its “finesse, elegance and nuance” and hands it 98 points. Suckling is also in awe of its beguiling beauty, scoring 99 points. As always this is very limited. £981.00 per 3 IB.

Valbuena 5° 2017 | Vega’s ‘mini Unico’ produced at a high altitude of 650m from young vines destined to produce Unico in the future. It has been aged for five years prior to release and the supremely elegant 2017 vintage scores 96 points from both Suckling and Gutiérrez. Suckling highlights its potential to age thanks to excellent concentration, whilst Gutiérrez calls it “nothing short of spectacular. The wine is perfumed, floral, expressive and balsamic like few vintages before”. Be quick to secure this, it always sells out quickly. £294.00 per 3 IB.

Alión 2018 | This is delicious, pure old vine Tempranillo. 2018 was a cool and elegant vintage, perfect conditions for Alión to thrive. Its caressing flavour profile sits beautifully between the Ribera del Duero and the Médoc and it offers excellent value. Suckling awards 96 points citing its “Excellent length and structure“ while Gutiérrez says “It's one of the finest vintages for Alión” 95+ points. £318.00 per 6 IB.

Pintia 2017 | Head west to the region of Toro, where Vega Sicilia produce their easy drinking and elegant Pintia, made from Tinta de Toro. This is a delightfully juicy and silky wine with power and precision. Carrying a 95 point score from James Suckling and hailed “a triumph” by Gutiérrez (94 points), this is hard to pass by. £222.00 per 6 IB.

The entire Vega Sicilia stable has enjoyed increased demand in recent years following a succession of exceptional vintages. Mature vintages of Unico rank among some of the most desirable wines in the world while the rest of the range offers exceptional value and nearer term drinking. Back vintages are snapped up quickly when they do surface so this is an excellent opportunity to get your hands on these brilliant wines on release.

Pricing

  • IN BOND prices exclude UK Duty and VAT. Wines can be purchased In Bond for storage in Private Reserves or another bonded warehouse, or for export to non-EU countries. Duty and VAT must be paid before delivery can take place.

  • RETAIL prices include UK Duty and VAT. Wines for UK delivery can only be purchased this way.

Additional Information

  • Duty Paid wines have been removed from Bond and cannot subsequently be returned to Bond.  VAT is payable on Duty Paid wines. These wines must remain Duty Paid but can be purchased as such for storage subject to VAT.

  • En Primeur wines can only be purchased In Bond. On arrival in the UK these wines can either be stored In Bond in Private Reserves or another bonded warehouse or delivered directly to you. When you decide to take delivery, Duty and VAT at the prevailing rate become payable.

Availability

  • NOW – These wines are available immediately.

  • LATER – These wines are available later. If you buy for delivery, we will contact you on arrival to schedule a delivery date.
    If you buy for storage, your wines will be transferred automatically on arrival.

Tax status

  • IB: In Bond. These wines have had no UK Duty or VAT paid on them. Wines can be purchased In Bond for storage in Private Reserves or another bonded warehouse, or for export to non-EU countries.

  • DP: Duty Paid. Wines for immediate UK delivery must be purchased Duty Paid. VAT is payable on Duty Paid wines. Wines which have been removed from Bond cannot subsequently be returned to Bond. They must remain Duty Paid but can be purchased as such for storage subject to VAT.

  • EP: En Primeur. These wines are lying in the Domaines’ cellars until shipping. They can only be purchased In Bond. On arrival in the UK these wines can either be stored In Bond in Private Reserves or another bonded warehouse or delivered directly to you. When you decide to take delivery, Duty and VAT at the prevailing rate become payable.