2010 Vega Sicilia Unico

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

100 JS 99 DC 98 WA 97 WS 96 W&S 93
100

Tim Atkin MW, January 2019

Perfection is as rare in wine as it is in most things in life, but this is a stunning Único, reflecting the quality of one of the greatest vintages of the last century. Blended with 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, as it was in...
JS 99

jamessuckling.com, September 2022

Silky and polished, with a medium to full body and very fine, tight tannins. Layers of sour cherries, Spanish cedar, nutmeg, lemon peel, balsamic and licorice. Intensely spicy throughout. Goes on for minutes. Still needs...
DC 98

Decanter, November 2019

Unico is Tinto Fino, with 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, in contrast to Valbuena No.5, which has a small dash of Merlot. It opens with alluring aromas of dark plums, spice and oak. As expected, it's powerful, intense and very...
WA 97

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, February 2023

I've always liked the 2010 Único, and this magnum didn't disappoint me. It was a very good and complete year. The wine is still young and lively, but the primary aromas are starting to fade and the tertiary ones are...
WS 96

Wine Spectator, April 2020

This red is dense, balanced and complex. Plum, dried currant, cigar box, leather and mineral flavors mingle over ripe, well-integrated tannins. Orange peel acidity keeps this lively through the long, floral finish...
W&S 93

Wine & Spirits, June 2020

As meaty and gamey as dry-aged filet mignon, this is a complex and sophisticated vintage of Unico. It grows in parcels of old vines rising up a north-facing hillside, the soil flecked with gypsum that has crystalized...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country Spain
Region Castilla y Leon
Sub-region Ribera Del Duero
Vintage 2010
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

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 2010 Vega Sicilia Único is a red proprietary blend from the Ribera Del Duero sub-region in Castilla y Leon, Spain. Produced by Vega Sicilia, this vintage is predominantly Tinto Fino with 6% Cabernet Sauvignon. It is notable for its deep complexity and potential for aging, showcasing a harmonious balance of flavors and structure.

Tim Atkin offers the highest acclaim, awarding it a perfect score of 100, describing it as "a stunning Único" and "one of the greatest vintages of the last century." He highlights its youthful character, vibrant acidity, and layers of spices, fresh earth, and fruits, noting its potential to evolve beautifully through 2050.

James Suckling echoes this enthusiasm with a score of 99, noting the wine's silky texture and refined tannins, with a flavor profile featuring sour cherries, Spanish cedar, and a mix of spices. He suggests it will benefit from additional aging, recommending consumption after 2023.

Decanter rates it at 98, emphasizing its alluring aromas of dark plums and spice, and describing it as "powerful, intense and very long." The review highlights the wine's fine tannins and integration of flavors, including tobacco smoke and black fruits, predicting longevity for 25 to 30 years.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gives it a 97, appreciating its elegance and noting the transition from primary to tertiary aromas. This vintage is described as lively and youthful, with 3,362 magnums filled in June 2016.

Wine Spectator and Wine & Spirits also provide positive reviews, scoring it 96 and 93, respectively. Wine Spectator describes it as dense and complex with flavors of plum, cigar box, and leather, while Wine & Spirits highlights its gamey complexity and tight structure.

Overall, the 2010 Vega Sicilia Único is celebrated for its exceptional quality, complexity, and aging potential, making it a standout vintage.