Vega Sicilia 'Unico' 1996 (3 BT)

Vega Sicilia 'Unico' 1996 

Ribera del Duero, DO

Excellent levels and appearance, consecutive bottle numbers; Excellents niveaux et apparence, numéros de bouteilles consécutifs

90% Tinto Fino, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and a dream vintage. In 2018, the bouquet is both stunning and immediate, complex and with that intriguing note of aniseed. Still so young on the palate, with dramatic impact and rich glycerol, balsamic notes and black liquorice. There is a touch of vanilla on the finish, which is so mouth-filling and flavourful that it is extremely unwilling to leave you - for which we are eternally grateful. In 2021, multi-dimensional and in perfect harmony, both with itself and with the world in general. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 96

3 bts (owc)

A spectacular collection of Vega Sicilia, one of Spain’s most legendary and longest-lived wines, spanning two centuries. This collection includes some of the best vintages produced by this illustrious property, consistently perceived as the one and only ‘First Growth’ of the Iberian Peninsula. The full trinity of Cuvées, Valbuena 5°, Unico, and the rare Vega Sicilia Unico Grand Reserva Especial are all present, with a sublime offering of those rare bottles in their original wooden cases with landmark vintages such as 1962, 1968 and 1974. Vega Sicilia stands the test of time as one of Spain’s most celebrated wines, and is amongst the world’s greatest producers of age-worthy reds. Needless to say, this collection will capture the attention and excitement of the foremost collectors around the world.

LYING AT HILLEBRAND BEAUNE, Offered Duty Paid