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Vega Sicilia 'Único' 2016
Vintage Character
Hailing from Spain's prestigious Ribera del Duero, the 2016 Vega Sicilia Unico represents the pinnacle of Iberian winemaking. The 2016 growing season was defined by a mild spring and a hot, dry summer, followed by cool autumn nights that allowed for slow, balanced ripening and exceptional acidity retention. This temperamental continental climate, combined with the estate's high-altitude clay-limestone soils, imparts a distinctive mineral tension and structural elegance to the Tinto Fino and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
On the palate, this vintage reveals a complex bouquet of ripe blackberries, cedar, tobacco leaf, and subtle exotic spices. The texture is remarkably silk-like yet framed by firm, fine-grained tannins that lead into a remarkably long, mineral-driven finish. Pair this legendary red with slow-roasted rack of lamb with rosemary, wild mushroom risotto, or traditional Peking duck.
Winery Background
Founded in 1864, Bodegas Vega Sicilia is Spain's most iconic estate, operating with an uncompromising dedication to patience and tradition. The vineyards are farmed sustainably, with manual harvesting and rigorous double-sorting to ensure only pristine fruit is used. The winemaking process is legendary, involving a meticulously orchestrated aging regime of nearly ten years in a combination of new and used French and American oak barrels before finishing in the bottle.
Hailing from Spain's prestigious Ribera del Duero, the 2016 Vega Sicilia Unico represents the pinnacle of Iberian winemaking. The 2016 growing season was defined by a mild spring and a hot, dry summer, followed by cool autumn nights that allowed for slow, balanced ripening and exceptional acidity retention. This temperamental continental climate, combined with the estate's high-altitude clay-limestone soils, imparts a distinctive mineral tension and structural elegance to the Tinto Fino and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
On the palate, this vintage reveals a complex bouquet of ripe blackberries, cedar, tobacco leaf, and subtle exotic spices. The texture is remarkably silk-like yet framed by firm, fine-grained tannins that lead into a remarkably long, mineral-driven finish. Pair this legendary red with slow-roasted rack of lamb with rosemary, wild mushroom risotto, or traditional Peking duck.
Winery Background
Founded in 1864, Bodegas Vega Sicilia is Spain's most iconic estate, operating with an uncompromising dedication to patience and tradition. The vineyards are farmed sustainably, with manual harvesting and rigorous double-sorting to ensure only pristine fruit is used. The winemaking process is legendary, involving a meticulously orchestrated aging regime of nearly ten years in a combination of new and used French and American oak barrels before finishing in the bottle.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryVega Sicilia
Grape VarietiesTinto Fino, Cabernet Sauvignon
WinemakerGonzalo Iturriaga de Juan
CountrySpain
Expert Rating—
RegionCastilla y León
Production VolumeMedium (90,000 - 100,000 bottles)
Sub-regionRibera del Duero
SweetnessDry
Classification (Ranking)—
Alcohol Level14.5
Format750ml
Prices
Altaya Wines
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$2,980
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