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Production was much smaller then than now. All bought in fruit of course. There are different phases for ageing of Ribera. After bottling it is depressed and then the wine starts to develop. After 8 months some reduction but not a problem because reduction protects the wine against ageing.After 7-10 years there will be light reduction. This is the 1994 stage currently. Some people will call this brett butit’s not because we have analysed all our wines. We have observed that the 1994 is leaving the reductive phase but the 1996 is approaching it. This is why these are the two wines from the whole set that are more difficult than most to understand. We prefer not to decant. Blackish crimson. Slightly cheesey on the nose – even a bit dusty. A more traditional style than many – hint of burnt toast. Really interesting and logn – complete. Thick and sweet. Dusty finish. Rich but with lots of very firm tannins. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Dark red. Warm, complex aromas of redcurrant, raspberry, lead pencil, tobacco, loam and smoky oak. Silky, rich raspberry and currant flavors given shape and grip by sound, ripe acidity. Quite laid-back and youthful today, but harmonious from the outset. Roast coffee and loam notes complement the berry fruit. Finishes with substantial dusty tannins and excellent persistence. A return to form following the green '93.
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Vega Sicilia is undoubtably Spain’s most famous winery; a true icon in fine wine with a history dating back to 1864.