COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2015
GRAPE
Tinto Fino (Tempranillo), Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Bodegas Vega Sicilia, S.A.
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Unico by Bodegas Vega Sicilia, S.A. is a distinguished red wine from the Ribera del Duero DO in Spain's Castilla y León region. Produced from 96% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine is a testament to the estate's philosophy of patience and extended aging, with the 2015 vintage being the first overseen by winemaker Gonzalo Iturriaga. The vineyards are located at high altitudes, contributing to the wine's structure and aging potential. Bodegas Vega Sicilia, founded in 1864, is renowned as Spain's most prestigious wine estate, often compared to Bordeaux's First Growths, with a deep commitment to releasing wines only when they reach their optimal drinking point.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€435
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 2015 Unico is the first vintage produced by winemaker Gonzalo Iturriaga.
Fact 02
Vega Sicilia is often referred to as Spain's 'First Growth'.
Fact 03
Unico undergoes over ten years of aging in oak and bottle before release.
Fact 04
The vineyards are situated at altitudes between 700 and 900 meters.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Unico is characterized by meticulous attention to detail and a profound respect for tradition, combined with a philosophy of extreme patience. Grapes are hand-harvested in small boxes to maintain quality. Fermentation takes place in wooden tanks using native yeasts, followed by an exceptionally long aging period. The 2015 vintage, for example, spent five years in various oak vessels before being bottled in May 2021, and then continues its maturation in bottle for years before release. This extended maturation is fundamental to Unico's identity.
