Production and aging
Vega Sicilia Único 2011 is the flagship wine of Vega Sicilia, although it shares with the rest of the winery's wines its special sparkle.
It comes from the oldest vineyards on the property and in its composition, in addition to fine red, it includes more cabernet sauvignon than merlot. Although it is an old wine, it maintains a liveliness provided by its good acidity balanced with a bold alcohol content.
The estate consists of 1,000 hectares, of which 210 are vineyards. 40 hectares are dedicated to the production of this wine.
The aging of this wine is one of the longest in the world, lasting a minimum of 10 years between wood and bottle. It is produced in French and American oak, in 225-liter new barrels.
Tasting Notes for Vega Sicilia Único 2011
- Appearance: Vega Sicilia Único has an intense ripe cherry color, with the vibrant edge of a wine that is always in its prime.
- Nose: The aroma is dominated by toasted wood notes, with hazelnut hints from its oxidative evolution during its years in barrel.
- Palate: It has a breadth of flavors of aged but clean wood, with dry and pleasantly bitter tannins from the oak, along with a touch of light sweetness from its alcohol. It is a very long and flavorful wine, with elegance.
Pairing
Recommended pairings include: roasted lamb, grilled red meats, roasted red meats, small game, big game, acorn-fed Iberian ham.
It is recommended to decant before consuming. Consume this wine at a temperature between 17 and 18ºC.
Data Sheet
Wine Type: Red WineWinery: Bodegas Vega SiciliaGrape Variety: Tempranillo, Cabernet SauvignonAging: Gran ReservaYear: 2011Alcohol Content: 14.5%Format: 75cl.Country of Origin: SpainDesignation of Origin: Ribera del Duero
