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Painstaking, Patient, and Peerless
There might be no wine more painstakingly made, patiently cellared, and passionately sought-after than Vega Sicilia’s Único.
This is a world-class icon that’s notoriously difficult to obtain—even the British Embassy, who once tried to secure enough Único for a royal dinner for Queen Elizabeth II herself, was granted just four cases from the winery.
Recently released at a price that delivers real value when compared with the only wines on an equal footing with Vega Sicilia—Bordeaux’s First-Growths and well-known cult Napa Cabs—the 2012 edition of Único reaped tons of critical acclaim: 97 points from James Suckling and Wine Enthusiast, 96 from Wine Advocate, and Decanter praised it as “a textbook example of controlled, red fruited elegance.”
Grown in what Wine Advocate characterized as a “voluptuous and decadent vintage,” it comprises 95% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon grown on vines averaging 36 years of age. It spent six years in new and used French and American oak barrels, then rested another six in bottle before release.
While this could age for close to another 20 years, it’s already hitting its stride now. Showing a deep, concentrated ruby and blooming from the glass with aromas of rich, dark fruit, lilacs, violets, Claro tobacco, and exotic spices. The mouthfeel is robust yet elegant, with stern tannins framing layers of blackberry, cherry, and plum, plus plenty of mineral components. The epitome of a long-lasting, long-finishing wine to savor.
Único is a must-experience bottle for anyone interested in the world’s great wines, and the 2012 is a stunner that will pay off with loads of pleasure, whether you indulge now or hold it for the future.