Vega Sicilia Unico (1990)
Vega Sicilia Unico (1990)

US $1,800.00

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Vega Sicilia Unico(1989)

This is the official Vega Sicilia, only made in top years and released anywhere from 10 to 20 years after the vintage. A characteristic common to all Vega Sicilia vintages is their brightness. Although these wines are relatively old, they retain remarkable freshness due to the good levels of acidity and a fair amount of body and alcohol. Intense cherry red with ruby reflections. In its aromatic complexity the nose is uniquely 'Unico,' showing notes of macerated fruit, compote, eucalypus and menthol characteristic of the Vega Sicilia terroir. The palate is powerful, opulent and read more...
Thomas Matthews
Wine Spectator
90/100
July 2007
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Wine Advocate
94/100
January 2008
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The Wine Messenger
94/100
July 2007
The renowned Unico (produced from 80-100 year old vines) is one of the world's most distinctive, singular wines. Always released late, it is incredibly fresh, and capable of 2-3 more decades of evolution. The sensational 1989 Unico Reserva boasts a dark ruby/purple color as well as a sweet, fragrant bouquet of plums, black currants, vanilla, caramel, and chocolate. It possesses tremendous density, an opulent, textured, full-bodied palate, great purity, and moderate tannin in the 60+ second finish. It needs another 3-4 years of cellaring.
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2/03
94/100
May 2008
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Jancis Robinson
17/20
May 2008
Still-deep crimson, this wine would be difficult to place temporally with the eye alone, though Ribera del Duero produces famously youthful crimson wines. Very distinctive old-fashioned, traditional Vega Sicilia nose which contrasted markedly with the 2002 tasted a few minutes before. Dry on the finish and just very slightly hollow in the middle. Big but not flattering.
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