Vega Sicilia - Ribera del Duero Unico Reserva Especial 2024
100/100
Guia Penin
98/100
Robert Parker
97/100
James Suckling
18,5/20
Jancis Robinson
97/100
Tim Atkin
"Crafted from a blend of three sublime Unico vintages—2010, 2011, and 2012—this iconic Vega Sicilia cuvée embodies the time-honored Spanish tradition that makes this bottle unique and extraordinarily complex!"
“ The NV Único Reserva Especial 2024 was produced from a blend of wines from 2010, 2011, and 2012, which is not very different from the previous version—which came from 2009, 2011, and 2012—as the company is slowly trying to increase the average age of the wine. As I’ve observed in recent years, they are seeking to recapture the house style of yesteryear, combining more developed characteristics with elegance and freshness. [...] The color shows some evolution, with a slight orange hue at the rim. The nose is complex and elegant—a more developed version of the 2014 Único I tasted alongside it—with aromas of truffle, forest floor, ripe black fruits, sweet spices, leather, and meat. The palate is utterly refined, with a superb texture—smooth and elegant—featuring very fine tannins, subtle bitterness, and a long, lingering finish. It is a superb example of blending. 2024–2035” (Wine Advocate 2024) - Delivery in a wooden case is available for orders of 3 bottles of this wine (depending on the country and selected shipping method)
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Eye
A brilliant, delicate ruby color with slightly coppery highlights at the rim
Nose
Elegant and highly complex, it reveals aromas of ripe black fruits, white truffle, forest floor, cedar, and cut grass, with a few subtle hints of cacao beans also coming through.
Palate
With a supple, elegant attack, a sublime smooth and silky texture, fine yet firm tannins, and a clear, layered structure, this wine is well-rounded and complex: flavors that echo the nose, and a seemingly endless aromatic finish on the palate
Serve
At 18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2040+
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with grilled strips of Wagyu beef, thin slices of Bellota Iberian ham, or on its own to fully appreciate its subtle flavors...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2024 guide) 98/100 (Exceptional)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The NV Único Reserva Especial 2024 was produced from a blend of wines from 2010, 2011, and 2012, which is not very different from the previous version—which was made from 2009, 2011, and 2012—as the company is gradually trying to increase the average age of the wine. As I’ve observed in recent years, they’re seeking to recapture the house style of yesteryear, combining more developed characteristics with elegance and freshness. This blend of Tinto Fino and a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon also has a lower alcohol content—14%—with a pH of 3.85 and 5.1 grams of acidity. The color shows some evolution, with a slight orange hue at the rim. The nose is complex and elegant—a more developed version of the 2014 Único I tasted alongside it—with aromas of truffle, forest floor, ripe black fruits, sweet spices, leather, and meat. The palate is exceptionally refined, with a superb texture—smooth and elegant—featuring very fine tannins, subtle bitterness, and a long, lingering finish. It is a superb example of blending. 2024–2035
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2020 guide) 18,5/20
About the wine:
Very well-rounded in every aspect, with an open bouquet that highlights the fruit. I love its freshness, which gives it depth. It’s a fragrant wine, with notes of dried herbs and plenty of cedar, yet it leaves no detail unaddressed—it’s complete. On the palate, it has a dark fruit character and a silky texture. A wine that will continue to evolve, as it is less rich in tertiary aromas than average. A wine worth investing in, without a doubt. 2020–2040
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 97/100
About the wine:
Dried rose petals, sandalwood, cloves, balsamic vinegar, leather, and dried flowers. Dark fruits. Medium to full-bodied. It is tight and structured with a racy, intense finish. Tight on the finish. A blend of Unico vintages from 2010, 2011, and 2012. Followed by ten years of aging in wood and four years in the bottle. Bottled in June 2019. Ready to drink or suitable for aging.
Tim Atkin
Wine rated 97/100
Guia Penin
Wine rated (2023 guide) 100/100
About the wine:
Cherry color, not very intense, garnet edges, elegant bouquet, subtle reduction, spicy, black fruits, fine Havana cocoa, complex on the palate, long finish, fine tannins, subtle bitterness