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Vega Sicilia - Ribera del Duero Unico Reserva Especial 2025
Vega Sicilia - Ribera del Duero Unico Reserva Especial 2025

Vega Sicilia - Ribera del Duero Unico Reserva Especial 2025

Ribera del Duero|Red wine

99/100

James Suckling

98/100

Robert Parker

18/20

Jancis Robinson

Spain
Tempranillo
to be decanted
velvet
haute couture
unique

"A blend of the 2011, 2012, and 2013 vintages of Unico, the Especial cuvée—with its incredible aging potential—reveals, as always, the soul of Vega Sicilia!"

“ The NV Único Reserva Especial 2025 Release was produced from a blend of wines from 2011, 2012, and 2013, [...] It features the core of the 2012 vintage—perhaps the largest percentage in the blend—which provides power and structure, combined with the freshness and tension of the 2013, which also contributes some balsamic notes, and a smaller portion of the 2011. The nose is very harmonious and subtle, and the wine displays greater complexity and elegance. It has the nose of the Único with more nuance and subtlety, but what I liked most was the silky texture and the elegance of the tannins, which, as usual, combine more developed characteristics with elegance and freshness. [...] 2025–2040” (Wine Advocate 2025) – 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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Estate

Vega Sicilia

Vintage

Unico Reserva Especial 2025

Designation

Ribera del Duero

Region

Spain

Grape Varieties

96% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo), 4% Cabernet Sauvignon

Regions

Plots with soils located at the junction of the slopes descending from the region and the alluvial plain, sandy-clay, with vines averaging 35 years old, at an elevation between 700 and 900 meters

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

A blend of the 2011, 2012, and 2013 vintages of Unico (each fermented at a controlled temperature in wooden tanks using indigenous yeast, and each having undergone malolactic fermentation in a wooden tank)

Livestock Farming

This wine is a blend of three Unico vintages, each of which was aged for a total of 10 years in a combination of barrels and bottles, with different stages spent in various types of barrels: French and American oak barrels, 225-liter barrels (both new and used), and 20,000-liter barrels... Each lot determines the type of wood and the length of time spent in each container (6 years in wood), followed by an additional 4 years of aging in bottles

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

A delicate, brilliant ruby color with purple highlights

Nose

Harmonious and complex, with aromas of crushed black fruits, tobacco, black pepper, and truffle; subtle, complex notes of forest floor and wild mushrooms intertwine in a seductive and inviting bouquet

Palate

As always, its velvety, silky texture is impressive, with firm, well-integrated tannins, magnificent balance, and flavors that echo the nose, offering great aromatic complexity that lingers on the palate through a seemingly endless finish.

Serve

At 18°C

Open

2 hours before

Drink starting at

2025

Drink before

2050

Food and Wine Pairings

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...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2025 guide) 98/100 (Exceptional)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

The NV Único Reserva Especial 2025 Release was produced from a blend of wines from 2011, 2012, and 2013, with 14% alcohol, a pH of 3.86, and five grams of acidity. At its core is the 2012 vintage—perhaps the largest percentage of the blend—which provides power and structure, combined with the freshness and tension of the 2013 vintage, which also contributes some balsamic notes, and a smaller portion from the 2011 vintage. The nose is very harmonious and subtle, and the wine displays enhanced complexity and elegance. It has the nose of the Único with more nuance and subtlety, but what I liked most was the silky texture and the elegance of the tannins, which, as usual, combine more developed characteristics with elegance and freshness. This is an exceptional new release of their classic non-vintage blend, which is gradually returning to the style of yesteryear. 2025–2040
Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (2024 guide) 18/20

About the wine:

Graphite, truffle, tobacco, rich flavor, and silky-smooth tannins. It offers great balance and depth. The aromas are complex, and there is a balance between supple tannins and a distinctly tertiary aromatic profile, featuring dried herbs and plenty of cedar. 2024–2045
James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2024 guide) 99/100

About the wine:

This is the 2025 vintage of Vega Sicilia. It is a blend of three vintages: 2011, 2012, and 2013. Blackberries, ash, incense, delicate spices, dark chocolate, and hints of black pepper and balsamic vinegar. There’s almost a hint of bloodiness, but the highlight is truly the pure, velvety layer of soft, fully integrated tannins, which are ultra-polished and refined. The long finish lasts over a minute. Drink it now or let it age.

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