Vega Sicilia, 'Unico' 1953
Ribera del Duero
Lot 9091: Bottle #'s 2920029203, 29206, 292092921729219, slightly glue striped and stained labels, corroded capsules, otherwise excellent levels and very good appearance Lot 9092: u. 3bn, #24750, 24759, 29391, 2 slightly glue striped labels, 2 stained and 1 nicked labels, corroded capsules, excellent color and clarity
80% Tinto Fino, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, Malbec and Albillo.
Absolutely stunning. Sweet plums. Utterly plummy and full of damsons. Utterly riveting in its dimensions. Ravishingly sensual. Caresses the palate with sweet rich fruit. A miraculous bottle. Sweet plums finish. Serena Sutcliffe, M.W.
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Lot 9091 6 bts (owc)
per lot: HKD 46000-70000
per lot: USD 6000-9000

Varieties: 80% Tinto Fino, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, Malbec & Albillo
Vinification: The phases in the typical maturing process of the wines in this period with the first step in a large wooden wine press, second in 700 liter wooden tanks and third in used casks. Exceptionally new casks may have been used coinciding with the replacement of the old casks.
Winter: Cold with high rainfall
Spring: Cold
Summer: Hot with average rainfall
Harvest: Normal timeframe and conditions.
Production: 32000 bottles

Quantity: 1