COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2006
GRAPE
Tinto Fino, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Bodegas 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 Unico is a flagship red wine from the Ribera del Duero region of Spain, produced by Bodegas Vega Sicilia. The winery, founded in 1864, is renowned for its dedication to producing wines of exceptional quality and longevity. The Álvarez family, owners since 1982, uphold a philosophy of patience and tradition. Unico is crafted primarily from Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) grapes, with a component of Cabernet Sauvignon, grown on the estate's diverse soils. The 2006 vintage benefited from a warm growing season followed by rain, leading to well-balanced grapes. Unico is characterized by its extensive aging process, often spanning a decade before release, and its capacity to age for many decades.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€470
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
17-19°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Unico typically spends around 10 years aging before release.
Fact 02
The estate spans 1,000 hectares, with 210 dedicated to vines.
Fact 03
The 2006 vintage saw harvest begin on September 9th.
Fact 04
Vega Sicilia's wines are known for their exceptional aging potential.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Vega Sicilia Unico involves a meticulous, time-honored approach. Grapes are harvested manually into small cases. Fermentation occurs in wooden tanks and oak vats, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. The wine then undergoes an extensive aging period, typically around ten years, which includes time in large oak vats (20,000-liter tanks) and American oak barrels, followed by significant bottle aging before release. The 2006 vintage was bottled in June 2012, indicating its extended maturation timeline.
