Vega Sicilia
Vega Sicilia is Spain's most well known and prestigious estate. Located in the northerly region of Ribera del Duero, Vega Sicilia produces three wines primarily from the local Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) grape. The estate 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 younger 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
Click here to listen to GrapeRadio's podcast about Vega Sicilia (Show #93, 32:01 min 15 MB)
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See other similar producers: Alvaro Palacios, Tinto Pesquera
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| Year, Name, Varietal, Country, Region, Sub region, Color | Score(s) | Price, Size | ||
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1965
Vega Sicilia - Unico
Regional BlendSpain - Castilla y Leon - Ribera del Duero 
In warehouse
Limited
1965
Vega Sicilia - Unico
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$475.95
750ml
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1985
Vega Sicilia - Unico
Regional Blend Spain - Castilla y Leon - Ribera del Duero
In warehouse
1985
Vega Sicilia - Unico
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WS88
WA93
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$299.95
750ml
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1985
Vega Sicilia - Valbuena 5°
Tempranillo Spain - Castilla y Leon - Ribera del Duero
In warehouse
Limited
1985
Vega Sicilia - Valbuena 5°
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$109.95
750ml
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1991
Vega Sicilia - Valbuena 5°
Tempranillo Spain - Castilla y Leon - Ribera del Duero
In warehouse
1991
Vega Sicilia - Valbuena 5°
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WA90
WS87
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$169.95
750ml
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1994
Vega Sicilia - Unico
Regional Blend Spain - Castilla y Leon - Ribera del Duero 
Prearrival (6+ months)
Limited
1994
Vega Sicilia - Unico
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IWC95
WA98
WS96
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$364.95
750ml
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