Vega Sicilia - Ribera del Duero - Unico - Red - 2012

Wine:

Crafted from a warm, sun-drenched vintage that produced ripe, concentrated grapes, the 2012 Vega Sicilia Unico Red Ribera del Duero is a true masterpiece. Its decade of cellar aging has allowed the wine’s robust structure to achieve remarkable refinement. The aromas are a luxurious tapestry of black fruit, smoky notes, cured meat, and hints of exotic spices and fine wood. Baroque in style, it balances power and elegance, already delivering remarkable complexity while promising excellent ageing potential. This wine holds a singular place among the world's finest, earning an impressive 96/100 from Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested from 36 year old vines. Aged in 225 liter French and American oak barrels and 220 hectoliter tuns. Bottled in June 2018 after nearly 10 years of aging giving it one of the longest aging processes in the world.

Color:

Intense purple red, brilliant.

Nose:

Ripe and intoxicating with beautiful aromas of crushed black fruits underlined by a spicy touch. A delicate woody taste with a hint of mint.

Palate:

With a texture as distinctive as its name suggests, this cuvée is a symphony of majestic flavours, offering velvety tannins, delicate balsamic notes, and touches of fine wood. Its balanced, harmonious power unfolds into a refined, lingering finish.

Temperature:

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Fillet of wagyu beef cooked at low temperature on a crushed potato with black truffle, duck tajine with almonds, foie gras pie and duck breast.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2042 and more for enthusiasts.

This global icon draws its greatness from its extraordinary terroir and the visionary family behind it, making it one of the most sought-after names among wine lovers worldwide.

Set along the banks of the Duero, in a landscape shaped by an austere climate and expert hands, Vega Sicilia stands as one of the crown jewels of world viticulture. Under the stewardship of the Alvarez family, it has become an eternal symbol of the harmony between land, time, and human craftsmanship.

Among the finest wines on the planet, nothing at Vega Sicilia is left to chance. The estate crafts its own barrels using proprietary methods, and the wines undergo exceptionally long aging processes. For some cuvées, it can take up to 10 years before they are released—a testament to the estate’s dedication to excellence.