Vega Sicilia - Ribera del Duero - Unico Reserva Especial 2022 - Release Rouge 2008 2010 2011

Wine:

The 2022 Release Ribera del Duero Unico Reserva Especial is a rare and confidential wine, a blend of the 2008, 2010 and 2011 vintages. Mixing terroirs, years and grape varieties, the wine retains the style of past vintages, giving them an extra dimension and freshness. It is a tour de force that now offers a lot of finesse, elegance and nuance to these three vintages, in a masterful harmony and balance. The melted tannins are silky, and the wine has great depth and long persistence. Simply majestic! Rated 98/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Blend of the 2008, 2010 and 2011 vintages of the "Unico" wine, aged together for 9 years in barrels and then in bottles until the perfect moment.

Color:

Intense red with brilliant purple highlights.

Nose:

Pure and racy with fine aromas of fresh black and red fruits underlined by a magnificent freshness.

Palate:

This exceptional wine offers an elegant structure with a perfect balance, a harmonious texture revealing a blend mastered to perfection. A true gem.

Temperature:

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Pressed beef cheeks and carrot mousseline, duck tournedos Rossini and its blackcurrant juice, hare à la royale.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2040

This global vineyard legend derives its strength from a place and a family, fervently sought after by enthusiasts from all over the world.

These lands, bathed by the Duero and shaped by an austere climate and skilled hands, indeed forge one of the crown jewels of global viticulture: Vega Sicilia. The Alvarez family has created an icon, linking land, time, and man for eternity.

If these wines rank among the world's viticultural elite, nothing has been left to chance: the barrels are crafted by the estate using their unique methods; the aging processes are extremely lengthy, with some cuvées only reaching the market after waiting up to 10 years.