Vega Sicilia, Unico
1981
Level: bottom neck; bin soiled label (1)
1983
Level: top shoulder; heavily bin soiled label (1)
1990
Level: into neck; lightly bin soiled label (1)
Vega Sicilia, Valbuena 5° 1992
Levels: bottom neck; heavily bin soiled labels (2)
5 bottles per lot

Type: Red Wine
Grape Varietal: Tempranillo Blend
Country: Spain
Region: Ribera del Duero

ABOUT THE WINE
“Unico” represents the heart and soul of Vega Sicilia. It is comprised of mostly Tempranillo, with the balance being more Cabernet Sauvignon than Merlot and Malbec, all from the oldest vines of the estate. Following fermentation, the wine remains in large wooden vats for up to two years before being transferred to new oak and then progressively older casks until bottling. In all, “Unico” will have aged a minimum of seven years in cask and bottle before release, taking on roasted characteristics and tannin from the wood. These wines represent the pinnacle of vintage Spanish winemaking.