2010 - Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia
11B0UBVSSM _ 2010 - Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia - 1x150cl
Colour
Red
Producer
Bodegas Vega Sicilia
Region
Ribera del Duero
Grape
Tinti Fino - Cabernet Sauvignon
Drinking
2020 - 2040
Case size
1x150cl
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2010 UNICO BODEGAS VEGA SICILIA - 1x150cl

Colour
Red
Producer
Bodegas Vega Sicilia
Region
Ribera del Duero
Grape
Tinti Fino - Cabernet Sauvignon
Drinking
2020 - 2040
Case size
1x150cl
Available Now
Duty Paid (Inc. VAT)
Case price £760.15 (Inc. VAT)
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Tasting Notes

  • GDH

    Goedhuis, December 2019

    Probably the best Unico I have tasted at this early stage. Simply sensational. Sweet ripe dark red and blue fruits fill the glass, with each swirl you see a little more depth; notes of cigar, freshly ground coffee unfurl from the smouldering concentration of fruit. This possesses a silkiness on the palate which is hard to ignore, it wraps itself around the palate in layers of fruits, vanilla, spice and minerality. Whilst this is youthful, today it is open knit and showing beautifully; quite accessible now. It has silky fine tannins and harmonious acidity and a ripe elegant texture. Very polished.

  • JS

    James Suckling, December 2019,
    Score: 99

    This is still very tight and closed with so much depth and beauty. The linear line to this is very vertical and draws you down. It shows intense blackberry, dark-chocolate, hazelnut and walnut character. Full body. Chewy yet extremely polished. Precise. Shows decadence. So drinkable already, but better in 2022.

  • LG

    Luis Gutierrez, December 2019,
    Score: 97

    I was surprised by the aromatics of the 2010 Unico, cropped from a powerful and concentrated year that delivered this blend of 94% Tinto Fino (aka Tempranillo) and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, with 14.5% alcohol and a highish pH of 3.87. It fermented with indigenous yeasts and matured in a combination of French and American oak barrels and 20,000-liter oak vats and aged for almost six years. It feels quite ripe and somehow old style, dominated by ripe black fruit, with a rustic and earthy touch. It has an ample palate, concentrated and powerful, with some earthy tannins. 85,185 bottles, 3,362 magnums, 228 double magnums and 36 Imperials were produced. It was bottled in June 2016.

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Producer

Bodegas Vega Sicilia

Established in the 1860s, Vega Sicilia were the first to plant vineyards in the north central region of Ribera del Duero, a plateau that is known for its dry, sunny weather and cool nights. The combination of their traditional winemaking style, their exceptional terroir and respect for high quality has garnished them a place amongst the greatest wine estates in the world. Part of their uniqueness is imparted in their vinification/ageing methods. Fermented and aged in wooden vats, Único is then transferred into new barrels of both American and French origin before being furthered aged in older (and predominantly American) oak barrels and then finished in 180 HL wooden vats before being bottled. The total ageing time is between 6 - 9 years in both wood and bottle. This requires a huge investment in both time, dedication and money. Since 1982, the estate has been owned by the Álvarez family. They have been instrumental in guaranteeing their wines' high quality and reputation. In addition to their original estate, Vega Sicilia also own Alión, another Ribera del Duero, and Pintia, a top Toro, both of which are made with more modern methods (and with 100% tempranillo) though they still remain elegant and pure.

Region

Ribera del Duero

The Duero valley cuts a swathe across central northern Spain all the way to Portugal where it is called the Douro and is famous as the home of port. On the Spanish side, a relatively new but significant and exciting area for wine production has grown up around the city of Valladolid and was granted DO status in 1982. Ribera del Duero's potential was spotted long before in the middle of the 19th century at Bodegas Vega Sicilia, Spain's undisputed equivalent of a first growth Claret. High above sea-level, Ribera del Duero is an area of extreme temperatures with the potential to produce deep-coloured, intensely flavoured red wines from tempranillo grapes (known locally as tinto fino). The picture is not straightforward as some producers have started favouring an overly-extracted style which appeals to certain elements of the media. Additionally, often producers do not own their own vineyards, so the grape growers have a stranglehold on what to charge for their grapes and wine prices have risen dramatically as a result. However, many producers are making outstanding wines, which are still great value for money.