COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Vega Sicilia
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Vega Sicilia Reserva Especial is a non-vintage red wine from Bodegas Vega Sicilia in the Ribera del Duero region of Spain. Its defining characteristic is its composition as a blend of multiple vintages, a practice that aims to achieve a consistent and harmonious expression of the winery's style. Bodegas Vega Sicilia, founded in 1864 and currently owned by the Álvarez family, is known for its commitment to quality and patience. The vineyards are situated at high altitudes, contributing to the wine's complexity.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€500
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
12-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
This wine is a blend of multiple vintages, not from a single year.
Fact 02
It's often called the 'most Vegasicilian' wine, embodying the estate's style.
Fact 03
Components can age for over a decade before blending and bottling.
Fact 04
The winery dates back to 1864.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Vega Sicilia Reserva Especial is created through a meticulous blending of select vintages. Components of the wine are aged for extended periods, often exceeding ten years, in a combination of French and American oak barrels. This process is central to achieving the wine's characteristic complexity and integration. The grapes, primarily Tempranillo with some Cabernet Sauvignon, are grown in the Ribera del Duero region, known for its high-altitude vineyards.
