Vega Sicilia 'Unico' 1967 (3 BT)

Vega Sicilia 'Unico' 1967

Ribera del Duero, DO

u. 2h/ms, 1ms, 2 bin-soiled and scuffed labels, 1 bin-soiled, scuffed, nicked, and torn label, 1 corroded capsule, 1 slightly raised cork

90% Tinto Fino, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, Malbec and Albillo. Magnificent Rhône-like nose. Spicy, deeply scented and with real breed. Great rich 'Northern Rhône' taste - violets and liquorice, with perfectly balanced fruit/acidity/tannin. So fresh and yet so subtle and complex. Lovely and meaty, with a rich fruit finish. One of my top Unicos. In 2013, sweet violetty nose. Great sweetness on the palate, tender and filigree in texture. This dances on the tongue in a delicious way. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

3 bts (cn)