COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2014
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 highly regarded Spanish red wine from Bodegas Vega Sicilia in the Ribera del Duero appellation. The 2014 vintage is a blend primarily of Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) with a small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon. The estate, founded in 1864, is known for its commitment to producing wines of exceptional depth and longevity, with a meticulous, multi-stage aging process. The Ribera del Duero region's high-altitude vineyards and climate contribute to the wine's structure and age-worthiness. The 2014 vintage benefited from favorable weather conditions, leading to a balanced and refined expression of the estate's philosophy.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€417
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Unico's aging spans at least 10 years, often longer.
Fact 02
Vineyards are situated between 700-900 meters above sea level.
Fact 03
The estate boasts 19 different soil types across 64 plots.
Fact 04
This vintage saw one of the largest production volumes for Unico.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Vega Sicilia Unico involves a lengthy and carefully managed process. Grapes are fermented in oak vats using indigenous yeasts, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. The wine then undergoes an extended aging period of at least 10 years, initially in French and American oak barrels, and subsequently in large wooden vats. This multi-stage aging is a defining characteristic of the Unico style. The 2014 vintage benefited from a favorable growing season, with harvest occurring in late September to early October. Vineyard management includes careful selection from diverse plots and meticulous crop thinning to ensure grape quality.
