Vega Sicilia Unico 2015

Founded in 1864 by Don Eloy Lecanda y Chaves who planted the first Bordeaux grapes on the land, Vega Sicilia is Spain’s most prestigious wine estate. Since 1982, the winery has been in the hands of the Alvarez family who played a major role in building Ribera del Duero’s reputation. They own 210ha of vines, some of which are over hundred years old, which thrives on a unique terroir. Their meticulous care in both vineyards and cellar gave birth to Unico, their flagship, which is known as Spain’s “first growth”.

Vega Sicilia’s flagship is a blend of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon grown on soils rich in quartz, gravel and limestone. Fermented with native yeasts in wooden tanks, the wine is aged for about six years in French and American oak barrels of various size and age, and a further 4 years in bottle before release. Elegant, silky, powerful and age-worthy, Unico has an inimitable style, a unique and timeless taste that has elevated it amongst the world’s most sought-after wines.