COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2012
GRAPE
Tinto Fino, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Vega Sicilia
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Vega Sicilia Unico is a celebrated red wine from the Ribera del Duero DO in Spain, produced by the esteemed Vega Sicilia winery. The 2012 vintage is crafted primarily from Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) with a small addition of Cabernet Sauvignon. The winery's philosophy emphasizes meticulous vineyard stewardship and an extended, multi-stage aging process, often spanning a decade or more, before the wine is released. This patient approach is central to the wine's identity and its reputation as a long-lived classic.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€425
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Aging can exceed 10 years before release.
Fact 02
Vineyards average 36 years old.
Fact 03
Estate spans nearly 1,000 hectares.
Fact 04
Uses 19 different soil types across 64 plots.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Vega Sicilia Unico begins with manual harvesting of grapes into small boxes. Fermentation takes place in oak vats utilizing indigenous yeasts, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. The wine then enters an extended aging regimen that typically spans over ten years. This period includes maturation in a combination of French and American oak barrels of different sizes, as well as large-format vats, culminating in significant bottle aging before release. The estate's diverse soil types and vineyard plots are managed with attention to detail, contributing to the final wine's character.
