Unico Reserva Especial 06/07/09 - Vega Sicilia
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The Unico Reserva Especial by Vega Sicilia is traditionally a cuvée of several top vintages and is considered the noblest among the Vega Sicilia wines. The unlimited flagship
.The Vega Sicilia Reserva Especial Unico shines in a dense, dark cherry red with purple reflections. The seductive bouquet of this legend of the Spanish wine landscape is profound and complex with elegant mineral notes and delicate spicy aromas of truffles, blackberry jam, Asian spices, leather and cigar boxes. Dry plums, approaches to forest soil and bitter chocolate increase the complexity of this nose to almost immeasurable
.On the palate, the Reserva Especial Unico by Vega Sicilia is round, opulent and with an aromatic, gentle fullness that combines concentrated elegance and strength. The long finish of this red wine, largely produced from Tempranillo, testifies to a magnificent sustainability and noble aristocratic style
.Vinification of the Reserva Especial Unico
Every vintage of the Unico is a wine masterpiece, but in the Reserva Especial this complexity is raised to a new level. Traditionally, the three best of the most recent Unico vintages are used for the Reserva Especial. You can read more about the vinification of the first-class starting wine in the individual expertise of Unico.
Food recommendation for the Vega Sicilia Reserva Especial Unico
This Reserva Especial requires a special accompaniment such as a tender roast lamb or gently braised beef
.Awards for the Reserva Especial Unico
- Jancis Robinson: 19/20 points for 03/04/06
- Guía Peñín: 97 points for 03/04/06
- Robert Parker: 95 points for 03/04/06
| Product type: | Wine |
| Type of Wine: | Red wine |
| Wine colour: | Red |
| Sweetness: | dry |
| Country: | Spain |
| Region: | Castile and León (ES) |
| Sub region: | Ribera del Duero DO (ES) |
| Occasion & Theme: | surprise connoisseurs |
| Ageing in: | small barrel |
| Grape Variety: | Cabernet Sauvignon , Tempranillo |
| Vintage: | 2009, 2007, 2006 |
| Quality Classification & Rating: | D.O.Ca. Denominación de Origen Calificada |
| Awards: | Guía Peñín - 97 Punkte , Jancis Robinson - 19 Punkte , Wine Advocate Robert M. Parker - 95 Punkte |
| Soil: | Lime , Sand , gravel , Loam |
| Harvest: | Handpicked |
| Aromas & Palate Notes: | berry fruit , stone fruits , dried fruits , spicy , dřevité , mineral |
| Mouthfeel/ Texture: | velvety , dense |
| Finish: | very long |
| Optimal serving temperature in °C: | 15 - 18 |
| Style: | Old World , classic |
| Food Pairing: | dark food |
| Glass Recommendation: | Bordeaux Goblet |
| Bottle Design & Features: | Bordeaux Style , classic |
| Bottle size in L: | 0,75 |
| Shutter type: | Cork |
| storage capacity in years from the vintage year: | 20+ |
| Alcohol % ABV: | 14,0 |
| Allergens & Misc. Ingredients: | contains sulfites and sulfur dioxide |
| Distributor: | Bodegas y Viñedos Alion S.A. - Finca Vega Sicilia - Ctra. N-122 Km 312.4 Padilla de Duero - 47359 Peñafiel - Valldolid - Spanien |
