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Mature aromas of coffee, forest floor and balsamic fruits, before a succulent entry with redcurrants and plums meshed with brisk acidity. Displays a wonderfully spicy, berried finish; a classic. Enjoy now. In the 1990s Vega Sicilia changed to predominantly Tinto Fino for Único and reined back on the Cabernet Sauvignon. Even a little Cabernet makes a difference, says technical director Gonzalo Iturriaga; 100% Tinto Fino can be just too balsamic. Here, Cabernet Sauvignon makes 25% of the blend, yet there’s no sense of it dominating. At 36 years this is a glorious wine, and Vega Sicilia’s notes on the weather of the year don't hold back: ‘fantastic climate’. Aged for 12 months in large wooden tanks for malolactic, 12 months in new and semi-new casks, then five years in used casks. Aged in bottle prior to release. 62,748 bottles, 2,000 magnums and 102 double magnums.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Tempranillo / Tinto Fino

Vega Sicilia, Único, Ribera del Duero, Spain, 1986

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Mature aromas of coffee, forest floor and balsamic fruits, before a succulent entry with redcurrants and plums meshed with brisk

Vega Sicilia, Único, Ribera del Duero, Spain 1986

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