Vega Sicilia Unico 2012 – 1.5 Litre Bottle

Introduction

Few wines have a history as distinguished as that of Vega Sicilia. Founded in the 1860s, its reputation on its flagship vintage has for more than 100 years produced two great wines, each appropriately named “Unico.”

Today, the market for Vega Sicilia is one of scarcity and increasing demand. Vega Sicilias growing fame and desirability is testament not only to the estates enduring legacy but to the worlds craving for wines of history and noble bearing.

Unico Tinto is concentrated, juicy, silky, and well-defined. Notable characteristics included the healthiness, the strong coloring, and very ripe tannins suitable for ageing. An excellent vintage.

97 Points – James Suckling

Berry, smoke, violet and sandalwood aromas follow through to a full, layered palate that shows super polished tannins that are caressing and long. Its tight and very long.

96 Points – Wine Spectator

This is at once fresh and elegant on first impression, with lovely hints of fragrant Turkish bazaar spices, game and dried mint lacing the crme de cassis, violet, and black and red licorice notes. But gliding across the palate, buoyed by fresh acidity and sculpted tannins, this expands to show deep notes of tarry smoke, fig cake, espresso and iron alongside the appealing fruit and spice. Long and creamy, offering both power and grace.

96 Points – Wine & Spirits

Theres a delicate side to this wine from a dry season, with floral notes of violets and honey, touches of capsicum spice in the tannins and plenty of bold, luscious fruit to draw your attention. It leaves a lasting impression of the textural grace of spicy old-vine tempranilloa fascinating sensation of refined power, rooted in earthy depths that will reward long aging.

95 Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

95 Points – Decanter