Unico is Vega Sicilia’s flagship wine, made from varying proportions of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon. Each provides a differentiating factor that makes the wine great in every vintage.

Unico remains true to a clear and well-defined style, with an inimitable character, elegance, and strength. It has a unique and timeless quality that has elevated it among the aristocracy of the great classic wines. Infinitely complex, the wine is silky and elegant, with an aging capacity that only a handful of wines in the world can claim.

The 2005 Vega Sicilia Único, a proprietary blend primarily composed of 94% Tempranillo and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, hails from the Ribera del Duero region in Castilla y Leon, Spain. Known for its robust profile, this wine reflects the powerful vintage of 2005, characterized by its significant tannic structure and depth.

Luis Gutiérrez of *Robert Parker's Wine Advocate* awarded this wine a score of 96, noting its concentrated and powerful nature. "The wine is indeed big, powerful, concentrated and quite tannic, but it's also very good," he remarked. He also mentioned that despite its strength, it lacks the finesse of the 2004 vintage.

*Wine Spectator* rated the wine at 95 points, emphasizing its polished nature and balanced complexity. T.M. highlighted the wine’s flavors of tobacco, cedar, and leather with a core of cherry and tea, describing it as "firm tannins support the thick, smooth texture, while lively acidity keeps this balanced."

John Gilman from *View From The Cellar* also gave a score of 96, praising the wine's depth, precision, and vibrancy. He described the wine's bouquet as "very pure and still quite primary," with a nascent complexity that includes black cherries, black plums, and smoky, gently spicy new oak. He recommends cellaring the wine for at least a decade to allow it to evolve fully.

James Suckling gave the wine 95 points, complimenting its balanced and creamy texture. He noted flavors of blackberries, dried leaves, and hazelnuts, concluding that it is "medium-to full-bodied with lightly grainy tannins."

*Wine Enthusiast* also rated it at 95 points, with the reviewer describing earthy, spicy plum and berry aromas. The palate is noted for its lightly oaked flavors of tobacco, dried cherry, and raspberry, evolving into more chocolaty and raisiny notes on the finish.

Finally, *Decanter* rated the wine at 94 points, describing it as remarkably approachable despite its age. The review highlighted aromas of truffle and forest floor, a bright palate of red berries, and a fine, mineral finish. The wine’s 12 years of aging have resulted in smooth and supple tannins, making it enjoyable now.

Overall, the 2005 Vega Sicilia Único is a robust and complex wine with significant aging potential, praised for its depth, balance, and powerful character.