Vega Sicilia
Vega Sicilia is Spain's most well known and prestigious estate. It was founded in 1864 by Don Eloy Lecanda y Chaves, who brought vine cuttings from Bordeaux of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Merlot to plant alongside Tinto Fino. Vega Sicilia's 3 cuvees include the flagship "Unico," a multi-vintage blend called "Reserva Especial," and the more forward-style Valbuena.
Depending on the vintage, Unico is made from a blend of 80% Tempranillo with the balance of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Traditionally the wine is aged for ten years in barrel before its release. The Reserva Especial is a blend of top vintages, while the Valbuena is made from younger vines and bottled after five years. A Valbuena cuvee with three years of aging was produced until 1998, but has been discontinued.
The Reserva Especial bottlings contain a unique blend of vintages:
1979 bottling: 1962, 1964, 1968 vintages, 1980 bottling: 1960, 1962, 1972 vintages, 1990 bottling: 1968, 1970 vintages, 1993 bottling: 1970, 1972 vintages, 1996 bottling: 1973, 1981 vintages, 1997 bottling: 1981, 1986, 1990 vintages, 1998 bottling: 1981, 1990 vintages, 2000 bottling: 1985, 1990, 1994 vintages, 2004 bottling: 1985, 1990, 1991 vintages, 2005 bottling: 1985, 1991, 1996 vintages
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Depending on the vintage, Unico is made from a blend of 80% Tempranillo with the balance of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Traditionally the wine is aged for ten years in barrel before its release. The Reserva Especial is a blend of top vintages, while the Valbuena is made from younger vines and bottled after five years. A Valbuena cuvee with three years of aging was produced until 1998, but has been discontinued.
The Reserva Especial bottlings contain a unique blend of vintages:
1979 bottling: 1962, 1964, 1968 vintages, 1980 bottling: 1960, 1962, 1972 vintages, 1990 bottling: 1968, 1970 vintages, 1993 bottling: 1970, 1972 vintages, 1996 bottling: 1973, 1981 vintages, 1997 bottling: 1981, 1986, 1990 vintages, 1998 bottling: 1981, 1990 vintages, 2000 bottling: 1985, 1990, 1994 vintages, 2004 bottling: 1985, 1990, 1991 vintages, 2005 bottling: 1985, 1991, 1996 vintages
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| Year, Name, Varietal, Country, Region, Sub region, Color | Size | Score(s) | Quantity for sale | Quantity owned | High bid | Low ask | Sugg. price | ||
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1995
Vega Sicilia - Unico Spain - Castilla y Leon - Ribera del Duero
1995
Vega Sicilia - Unico
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750ml
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IWC
...
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1
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893
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$400.00
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1996
Vega Sicilia - Unico Spain - Castilla y Leon - Ribera del Duero
1996
Vega Sicilia - Unico
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750ml
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IWC
...
JR ... |
1
|
661
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$350.00
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NV
Vega Sicilia - Unico Reserva Especial (1996 bottling) Spain - Castilla y Leon - Ribera del Duero
NV
Vega Sicilia - Unico Reserva Especial (1996 bottling)
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750ml
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1
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13
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|
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NV
Vega Sicilia - Unico Reserva Especial (2010 bottling) Spain - Castilla y Leon - Ribera del Duero
NV
Vega Sicilia - Unico Reserva Especial (2010 bottling)
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750ml
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1
|
197
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$535.00
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2004
Vega Sicilia - Unico Reserva Especial (2008 bottling) Spain - Castilla y Leon - Ribera del Duero
2004
Vega Sicilia - Unico Reserva Especial (2008 bottling)
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750ml
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1
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1
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1989
Vega Sicilia - Unico Spain - Castilla y Leon - Ribera del Duero
1989
Vega Sicilia - Unico
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750ml
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IWC
...
JR ... |
2
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624
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$395.95
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2001
Vega Sicilia - Valbuena 5° Spain - Castilla y Leon - Ribera del Duero
2001
Vega Sicilia - Valbuena 5°
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750ml
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IWC
...
94 |
6
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454
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2003
Vega Sicilia - Valbuena 5° Spain - Castilla y Leon - Ribera del Duero
2003
Vega Sicilia - Valbuena 5°
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750ml
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IWC
...
JR ... |
6
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206
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1999
Vega Sicilia - Unico Spain - Castilla y Leon - Ribera del Duero
1999
Vega Sicilia - Unico
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750ml
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IWC
...
JR ... |
7
|
493
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$200.00
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$391.00
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1994
Vega Sicilia - Unico Spain - Castilla y Leon - Ribera del Duero
1994
Vega Sicilia - Unico
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750ml
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IWC
...
89 |
11
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2,541
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$450.00
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