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 2014 Vega Sicilia Unico is a proprietary red blend from the renowned Vega Sicilia winery, located in the Ribera del Duero sub-region of Castilla y Leon, Spain. This vintage is predominantly composed of 94% Tempranillo (locally known as Tinto Fino) and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes were harvested between September 20 and October 3, 2014, from 40 hectares of selected vines within Vega Sicilia's 210-hectare estate.

This wine underwent a lengthy aging process involving both new and used barrels, followed by a period in large-format tanks, totaling a decade between oak and bottle. This meticulous process has resulted in a complex and well-integrated wine with a dark garnet-red color.

Professional reviewers have praised the 2014 Vega Sicilia Unico highly. James Suckling awarded it an impressive 98 points, describing it as "refined, ethereal and elegant," with "streamlined layers of mixed peppercorns, smoked paprika, blackberries, and spiced dark fruit." He also noted its "tightly wound tannins" and advised trying it from 2026 onwards.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also gave the wine a 98-point score, highlighting its balance and finesse. The review emphasized the wine's power and elegance, noting that it combines "concentration with subtleness." The wine is seen as a return to the style of classic Unicos, with "integrated oak, crunchy, fresh and still young."

Vinous rated the wine at 97 points, remarking on the complexity brought out by the aging process. The tasting notes mention "licorice and cedar notes alongside hints of orange peel, petit four, cola, and pine," with a "dry and plush" palate featuring "chalky texture and supple tannins."

Decanter also gave a 97-point score, praising its "powerful aromas of fine oak" and the balance between its "crisp, fresh, and smooth" character and "firm but well-balanced" tannins. The review mentions that 2014 was one of the first years influenced by technical director Gonzalo Iturriaga.

Wine Spectator scored the wine at 95 points, noting its elegant and restrained nature with "concentrated flavors of ripe black plum and warm fig" and a "well-knit and velvety" texture. The review highlighted the wine's long, focused, and expressive finish.

Overall, the 2014 Vega Sicilia Unico is a highly acclaimed vintage that promises a long life ahead, with reviewers suggesting it can be enjoyed now or cellared for future enjoyment.