Vega Sicilia - Ribera del Duero - Unico - Rouge - 2011

Wine:

Considered one of Parker's favorite vintages, the 2011 red Ribera del Duero Vega Sicilia Unico has developed during aging notes of black fruits, undergrowth, and eucalyptus. This vintage, both concentrated, elegant, silky, precise, and deep, is an extraordinary wine. It's a true delight, available only in the greatest vintages! Rated 94/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, aged in 225-liter French and American oak barrels and 220 hectoliter tuns, then aged in bottles. Bottled in 2017. Marketed after a total duration of almost 10 years.

Color:

Intense and deep purple red.

Nose:

Scents of black fruits mixed with touches of smoke, undergrowth and accents of eucalyptus.

Palate:

Concentrated, elegant and silky; a real delight! This wine can be enjoyed immediately, although with time it will become truly incredible!

Temperature:

To be served slightly chilled between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled prime rib and sautéed potatoes, hunting dishes, meats in sauce, hare à la royale...

Cellar aging:

From now until 2040

This global vineyard legend derives its strength from a place and a family, fervently sought after by enthusiasts from all over the world.

These lands, bathed by the Duero and shaped by an austere climate and skilled hands, indeed forge one of the crown jewels of global viticulture: Vega Sicilia. The Alvarez family has created an icon, linking land, time, and man for eternity.

If these wines rank among the world's viticultural elite, nothing has been left to chance: the barrels are crafted by the estate using their unique methods; the aging processes are extremely lengthy, with some cuvées only reaching the market after waiting up to 10 years.