1989 Vega Sicilia Unico Reserva

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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WA 94 WS 90
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, February 2003

The renowned Unico (produced from 80-100 year old vines) is one of the world's most distinctive singular wines. Always released late it is incredibly fresh and capable of 2-3 more decades of evolution. The sensational...
WS 90

Wine Spectator, November 2003

This generous red is deeply colored and lively with plum prune tobacco and mineral flavors supported by well-integrated tannins. Balanced and may still improve. Drink now through 2009. 8750 cases made. -TM

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country Spain
Region Castilla y Leon
Sub-region Ribera Del Duero
Vintage 1989
Size 750ML

Vega Sicilia, one of Spain’s most famous and legendary wine estates, is located in Ribera del Duero, in the Valbuena de Duero in the province of Valladolid, Castilla y Leon. Founded in 1864 by Don Eloy Lacanda y Chaves, who brought cuttings of Bordelaise varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, and Pinot Noir from Bordeaux, the estate changed hands several times before it was purchased in 1982 by the Alvarez family. This marked the beginning of one of the most prosperous periods in the history of the company.

A large estate of nearly 1,000 hectares, just 210 hectares are planted to vines which have been grown on the Vega Sicilia estate for over a hundred years. The vines, with an average age of 35 years, are planted to three varieties: Tempranillo (80%), Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and are used to produce Vega Sicilia Unico and Valbuena, as well as wine for their sister property, Bodegas Alion.

Founded on an unwavering commitment to quality and the pursuit of excellence, Vega Sicilia’s guiding principle is that “the best wine is still to be made”.