Vega-Sicilia

Ribera del Duero

2012 Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5

SEP 17 100 Tinto Fino. Deep ruby. Blackberries, some anise, fruity, liquorice, spices, intense nose, touch of graphite minerals nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, blueberries, juicy, dark berries and spices, ripe, rich and long. 93

2011 Vega-Sicilia Valbuena 5

FEB 17 Ruby. Ripe, rich, fruity, liquorice, intense, some spices, blackberries and blueberries, light violets note behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, liquorice, intense, dark berries, long. 92

2011 Alion

NOV 15 Ruby. Dark fruits, some plums, blueberries and blackberries, liquorice and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, dark fruits, rich, somewhat warm, vanilla, long. 90

2010 Vega-Sicilia Valbuena 5

NOV 15 The number 5 means five years of ageing upon release. Deepish ruby. Anise, dark berries, some spices, layered, elegant and nuanced nose, liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark berries, quite intense, some spices, anise, some vanilla, blueberries and cassis, long. 93

2010 Pintia

NOV 15 Deepish ruby. Dark fruits, coffee, dark chocolate, warm pine cone, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, liquorice, quite intense, some wood, dark berries, rich and long finish. 89

2009 Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5

SEP 17 Ruby. Blackberries, anise, blueberries, some cassis, intense and fruit driven nose, some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blackberries, fruity, anise, ripe, rich and fruity, long. 92

2009 Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5

MAR 16 Ruby. Dark fruits, spices, rich, intense and detailed nose, liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, deep, dark berries, rich and long. 91

2009 Alion
MAR 14 Ruby. Red berries, fruity, rich, intense nose, dark berries and spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded, rich, fruity, long. 90

2008 Vega-Sicilia Unico

FEB 17 59 214 bottles made. Deep ruby. Dark fruits, vanilla, spices, intense, blackberries, some liquorice, layered, deep, more open than in November, beautiful depth, rich yet refined. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rich, fruity, intense, deep and layered, juicy, spices, blackberries, blueberries and liquorice, long, very long. 97

2008 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 16 Ruby. Dark fruity, vanilla, some spices, blueberries, rich, cinnamon, peppery, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, fruity, rich, intense, spices, rich and fruity, still quite detailed, long. 96

2008 Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5

SEP 17 Ruby. Blackberries, liquorice, blueberries, anise, some vanilla and spices nose, exotic. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, blueberries, blackberries, fruity and juicy, elegant, long. 92

2008 Pintia
MAR 14 Deep ruby. Rich, intense, massive nose, dark berries, liquorice. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, ripe and rich, fruity, bit alcoholic finish, sweet. 89

2007 Vega Sicilia Unico

SEP 17 Ruby. Dark berries, cassis, blueberries, some vanilla, intense yet subtle and detailed, elegant, rich and fruity, some spices and exotic nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, spices, blackberries, detailed, ripe and rich, yet has opened up quite a bit since last bottle. Open but in no way ready. Long. 94

2007 Vega Sicilia Unico

FEB 17 74 975 bottles made. Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, anise, detailed, layered, liquorice, touch of mint, thyme, chocolate, lush nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rich, detailed, fruity, intense and layered, spices, liquorice, blueberries, blackberries and again thyme, long. 96

2007 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 16 Ruby. Dark fruits, vanilla, ripe, rich, blueberries and spices nose, some pepper and coffee. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, dark berries, spices, blueberries, some jammy notes, rich and fruity, long. 96

2007 Vega Sicilia Unico

JUN 16 Ruby. Blueberries, cassis, spices, exotic, rich and deep nose, layered and nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, deeper, fruity, intense, juicy, detailed and intense, long. 95

2007 Vega Sicilia Unico

MAR 16 Ruby. Dark fruits, spices, detailed nose, nuanced, layered, intense, spices and vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, intense, detailed, nuanced, ripe, playful, superb length. 95

2007 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 15 Dark ruby. Spices, dark fruits, some spices, blueberries, quite intense, some lavender, intense, fruity, liquorice, layered, scented and complex. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some spices, blueberries, anise, layered, spicy, lavender, dark berries finish, very long. 96

2007 Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5

SEP 17 Ruby. Blackberries, some anise and spices, fruity, dark berries and liquorice, a little bit brighter nose in a way. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, some anise and spices, detailed and layered, elegant red fruity core to it. 92

2007 Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5

AUG 15 Ruby. Dark fruits, blueberries, vanilla, anise, not that expressive, lacks some nuances. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded but lacks again some nuances. Cork showed signs of a little bit of seepage even if the fill was as high as it should. It may have experienced a little to hot storage for a while. 89

2007 Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5
MAR 14 Ruby. Dark berries, anise, liquorice, blueberries and a slight floral hint nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, some vanilla, spices, long and fresh finish. 92

2006 Pintia Toro

MAR 11 Almost opaque, very deep colour. Some spices, pine trees, pine nuts, dark berries, black- and blueberries, some leather and liquorice. Nice balance, good acidity, tannins like falling snow, slightly rustic feel to it, still elegant, strange combination that works very well, slightly hollow mid-way and a long length. 88

2005 Vega Sicilia Unico

APR 18 Ruby. Blueberries, some liquorice, spices, plums, figs, blackberries, liquorice, tobacco and cigars, layered nose, bit more evolved than last two bottles. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant, nuanced, playful, detailed, refined, superb body and balance, layered, deep and very long indeed. 97

2005 Vega Sicilia Unico

DEC 17 Ruby. Cassis, blackberries, anise, light spicy note, detailed, elegant, layered, nuanced, exotic spices, superb nose even at this stage. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, detailed, layered, some spices, elegant, nuanced, playful, superb balance and body, very long indeed. 97

2005 Vega Sicilia Unico

SEP 17 Ruby. Blackberries, some exotic spices, layered, deep, floral, scented, nuanced, so detailed yet so subdued, layered, touch of mint and fine leather, incredible nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, blackberries, detailed, nuanced, refined, juicy, refreshing, incredible balance and body, long. 97

2005 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 16 Ruby. Liquorice, rich, vanilla, blackberries, jammy, intense, almost massive nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rich, fruity, verging on jammy at this stage but a firm backbone. Intense liquorice, long. 95

2005 Alion

MAR 11 Deep ruby, pure fruit, some spices and liquorice, red berries, blueberries, complex and young. Silky tannins, fresh acidity and superb finesse, very elegant and balanced, medium body and fruit intensity, good length. 88

2004 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 16 Ruby. Dark fruits, liquorice, intense, deep, vanilla, spices, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, dark berries, spices, rich, intense, blackberries, pure youth, long. 94

2004 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 15 Dark ruby. Dark fruits, more subdued than last bottle. Dark berries, liquorice, vanilla, tighter. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, dark berries, some spices, quite intense and detailed, juicy, nuanced, needs time to open, very long. 97

2004 Vega-Sicilia Unico

SEP 15 Ruby. Intense, dark fruits, some spices, exotic notes, rich and intense nose, layered, needs masses of air or rather time to open. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, intense, detailed, layered, nuanced, dark fruits, ripe, long and warm. Give it thirty years cellaring. 96

2004 Vega-Sicilia Valbuena 5

MAR 11 Deep ruby, ruby rim. More closed, needs more time to open, some liquorice, blueberries, cherries, blackcurrant's, vanilla, very complex. Fresh and lively, fresh acidity, ripe tannins, perfect balance, very long finish. 91

2003 Vega Sicilia Unico
MAR 14 Ruby. Rich, intense, fruity, ripe, fresh and spicy, layered and deep nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, ripe, intense, elegant, more together now than a few months ago, long. 96

2003 Vega Sicilia Unico
NOV 13 Ruby. Scented, anise, blueberries, rich nose, nuanced as well, fruity, intense, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity, intense anise palate, lively and refreshing, long indeed. 96

2002 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 16 Ruby. Rich, fruity, dark berries, spices, intense, liquorice, vanilla, spices, ripe and intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark, fruity, ripe, rich, intense, spices, layered, spices, lush and fruity, long. 97

2000 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 16 Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, liquorice, vanilla, intense, layered and deep nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, juicy, red berries, spices, dark berries, intense, long. 94

2000 Vega-Sicilia Unico
JUL 14 Served blind. Deep ruby, towards opaque. Rich, fruity, plums, blackberry jam, liquorice, slight coffee note, vanilla nose, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, funny acidity, thin and out of balance, bit hollow mid palate, good length but not fully balanced. Not an optimal bottle. 88

2000 Vega Sicilia Unico
MAY 12 Deep ruby, blueberries, anise, leather, white chocolate, very refined nose, complex. Lively acidity, fresh, ripe tannins, lovely texture, perfect balance, long. 94

2000 Vega-Sicilia Unico
FEB 12 Ruby. Leather, cassis, anise, blueberries, layered, refined and complex and feels more open right now than both the 98 and 99. Lively acidity, ripe tannins, gorgeous texture and structure, perfect balance, very long. 94-95

2000 Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5

JUL 13 Ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, peppery blueberries, liquorice, floral, quite seductive even if on the rich side on the nose. Earthy notes, almost mineraly. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fleshy and fruity, still elegant, layered and quite refined. A lovely Valbuena, fruity and long. This can be kept another fifteen years plus. 93

2000 Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5

MAR 11 Deep ruby, ruby rim, closed still, some spices, dark berries, leather, licorice and blueberries, levels of flavors with air. Beautiful elegance and structure, fresh acidity, ripe tannins, great balance, very long and elegant finish. Has opened up since the last bottle. 92

2000 Vega-Sicilia Valbuena 5

JAN 10 Deep ruby, intense, chocolate, mocha, leather, some berries and floral, cassis and roses. Great acidity, very ripe tannins, great structure and balance, needs time with the oak, a bit popcorn butter in the finish, long finish. Keep ten years. 89

1999 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 16 Ruby. Dark fruits, red berries, spices, blackberries, some tobacco, floral notes, charming. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, anise and blueberries, bright fruit and lively, long. 94

1999 Vega-Sicilia Unico

MAR 11 Ruby with ruby rim, chocolate, some coffee, liquorice, cherries and blackcurrant's, leather and vanilla, enormous complexity, cedar touch, intense and beautiful. Fantastic balance and elegant acidity with ripe tannins, needs years and years in the cellar or a really thorough decanting, long finish. 95

1999 Vega- Sicilia Unico
NOV 09 Dark ruby, great and pure nose, some coffee, liquorice, red berries, blueberries and blackberries. Some hints of cigars. Fantastic fresh acidity and ripe tannins, well balanced and very complex. Great long finish, needs time in the cellar as always. 94

1998 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 16 Ruby. Dark fruits, vanilla, some spices, ripe, fruity, dark berries, intense, rich, tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, rich, fruity, dark berries and spices, rich, fruity, dark berries, lush and intense, long. 96

1998 Vega-Sicilia Unico
JAN 14 Ruby. Youthful, blueberries, spices, anise and heavier liquorice nose, rich and detailed, getting into its stride. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and rounded, rich and still detailed, has sharpened up since last bottle, firmer, long. 94

1998 Alion
JAN 14 (Magnum) Deep ruby, floral, scented, dark berries, violets, spices and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich but nuanced and rounded, fresh and lively, long. 90

1996 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 16 Ruby. Red berries, blackberries, liquorice, spices, vanilla, intense, dark berries, layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, spices, dark berries, intense, still red berries and refreshing, long. 95

1995 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 16 Ruby. Scented, red berries, touch of mint, anise and vanilla nose. Coffee notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, leaner, mint and spices, quite elegant. Bit thin. Must has some fault of some sort. 89

1995 Vega-Sicilia Valbuena 5
JAN 14 Ruby, garnet rim. Tobacco, leather, cigars. Blueberries and anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, heavier, lacks some nuances, slightly plump. 90

1994 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 16 Ruby, garnet rim. Scented. Red berries, blueberries, spices, floral notes, elegant, nuanced, roses, cherries, bright nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, red berries, bright, anise, leather touch, some figs, elegant, long. Lovely. 95

1994 Vega-Sicilia Unico
JAN 14 Ruby. Scented, blueberries, vanilla, spices, detailed, rich but subdued nose, blackberries, blueberries and floral notes, gorgeous nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, velvety, detailed, rounded and fresh, detailed and rich, layers and waves of flavours, has added since last bottle, stunning if youthful. 96

1994 Vega-Sicilia Unico
OCT 11 Ruby, seductive, plums and blueberries, just a sprinkle of anise, hints of chocolate below, layered, nuanced, one can smell this one forever, just find yourself a nice deck chair, and you will have the time of your life. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, stunning elegance and refined, violets and lilies with air, flirting, mouthwatering, absolutely stunning, waves of aftertaste. 97

1993 Vega-Sicilia Valbuena 5
SEP 10 Bright ruby, thin brick rim, lots of sediments. Mature nose, figs, prunes, leather, anise, cherries, sweet and sour feel over minerals. Very complex. Fresh acidity, mature tannins, almost gone, on the verge of being to old, stone fruity finish. Good balance, elegant and long finish. 91

1993 Vega-Sicilia Valbuena 5

JAN 10 Ruby with garnet rim. Coffee, mocha, some cassis and cherries, then pencil and violets, very complex, needed air. Marvelous acidity, extremely mature tannins, very fresh, great balance, great and elegant finish. Far better than expected. 92

1991 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 16 Ruby, thin garnet rim. Some herbs, red berries and cherries, some anise, leather notes and cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, quite lively, leaner but fairly bright, long. 92

1989 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 16 Ruby, brick rim. Scented, dark fruity, spices, liquorice, intense, dark berries, intense, layered, eucalyptus nose, blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, spices, juicy, red berries, detailed, red berries, lively, spices, cinnamon touch, long. 94

1989 Vega Sicilia Unico

JUL 13 In neck fill. Ruby, thin garnet rim. Floral, mushrooms, some blueberries, leather, anise, layered, nuanced and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, elegant, nuanced and refreshing palate, lovely balance. Fairly intense flavours but not overwhelming, long finish. 95

1987 Vega Sicilia Unico
JUN 14 Double blind. Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, tobacco, some cassis, layered, nuanced, exotic, lovely nose. Violets. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh, lively, delicate, nuanced, lively, detailed, superb, very fresh, youthful very long. Exceptional length, minutes. Drink now. 98

1986 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 16 Ruby. Scented, floral, red berries, elegant, nuanced, violets, roses, refreshing nose, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fruity, red berries, spices, anise, quite bright and nuanced, refreshing, long. 96

1986 Vega-Sicilia Unico

SEP 11 Oxidized caused by bad storage.

1985 Vega Sicilia Unico

SEP 11 Ruby with brick rim, sediments, floral, layered, complex, still slightly rough and edgy (this gave way after half an hour) tobacco and leather. Fresh and high acidity, ripe tannins, performing better now than a bottle a year or so back. Long length. 94

1985 Vega-Sicilia Unico
MAR 10 Deep ruby, brick rim, lots of sediments. A level fill, cork 2/3 soaked. Liquorice, dark fruits, leather, complex but a bit vague, it doesn't lack in concentration either, it's just always drifting away as you try to reach for something. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lingering, elegant, complex, a lot always going on, but very elusive, long length. 90

1983 Vega-Sicilia Unico
JAN 14 Ruby, garnet rim. Blueberries, cedar, tobacco, anise, detailed nose, violets, leather, rich, nuanced and slightly sweet nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, more prunes on the palate, figs, evolving, leaner palate, fresh and lively, lovely, ads more in the finish. 94

1983 Vega-Sicilia Unico
JAN 14 A second bottle shows a bit more fruit on the nose with a rounder and fuller body and palate. 94

1983 Vega-Sicilia Valbuena 5
FEB 10 Bright ruby, orange rim. Soaked cork, A-A/B level fill. Very mature, hay, stable, leather, dry autumn leaves, high acidity, tannins gone, a bit on the lean side, terracotta. After 15 minutes, some liquorice and coffee, even Darjeeling, after another twenty minutes, more dark berries and cherries, growing in intensity, sweet Asian spices. Dies of quietly after about one and a half hour. 89

1982 Vega-Sicilia Unico
JAN 14 Ruby, very thin brick rim. Rich nose, anise, leather, prunes, figs, some vanilla notes, detailed, spicy, lots of plums. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, sweet prunes and plums, figs, leather, anise, more biting and firmer finish, long. 93

1982 Vega-Sicilia Unico
JAN 14 A second bottle shows some more red berries and blueberries, bit less textured finish. 93

1980 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 16 Ruby, thin brick rim. Dark fruits, some spices, intense, leather, liquorice, firmer. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, juicy, spices, dark berries, intense, layered, tight and firm. 92

1980 Vega Sicilia Unico

SEP 11 Ruby with thin brick rim, flirting nose, layered and indescribable, a bit lean for Vega, but takes it back in pure elegance, a bit acidic finish. 92

1979 Vega-Sicilia Unico
JAN 14 Ruby, brick rim. Liquorice, anise, figs, coffee, bit tight, slightly pruney nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, leaner palate, mature and some drier notes, mature and drink now. Good length. 89

1979 Vega-Sicilia Unico
JAN 14 Slightly fruitier and not quite as mature as the one above. 90

1976 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 16 Ruby. Dark fruits, red berries, some anise, spices, floral, anise, leather, tobacco, not too intense, but somehow compact nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, dark berries, red fruits, some leather and anise, refreshing, nuanced. Long. 93

1975 Vega-Sicilia Unico
JAN 14 Ruby, garnet rim. Anise, liquorice, figs, blueberries, sexy nose, layered, nuanced and detailed, rich, maturing nicely. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and ripe, fruity, rounded, refreshing, not quite as detailed, softer and easier palate, bit sweet, very long. 96

1975 Vega-Sicilia Unico
JAN 14 Very similar to the above bottle. 96

1974 Vega-Sicilia Unico
Ruby, garnet rim. Tobacco, spices, mint, exotic nose, some figs, dark berries and leather, deep nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, fruity but narrower mid-palate and finish, long but not as exuberant as the 75. 95

1974 Vega-Sicilia Unico
JAN 14 Very similar bottle to the one above.

1973 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 16 Corked.

1973 Vega-Sicilia Unico
JAN 14 Ruby, thin brick rim. Less intense nose, some spices, prunes, figs and cheese notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, lively, rounded, delicate but not that intense, nuanced. Tobacco-figs finish. 92

1973 Vega-Sicilia Unico
JAN 14 Very similar bottle to the above. 92

1972 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 16 Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, red berries, fresh and fruity, elegant nose, somewhat tight, detailed nose, refreshing. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, red berries, spices, refreshing, elegant and detailed, raspberries, blackberries, playful, long. 93

1972 Vega-Sicilia Unico
JAN 14 Ruby, thin brick rim. Scented, prunes, liquorice, leather, dates, exotic nose, lovely. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fresh and pruney palate, anise, sweet, very slight hung meat note, long. 92

1970 Vega-Sicilia Unico
JAN 14 Deepish ruby, thin brick rim. Rich nose, chocolate, blueberries, figs, leather, scented and layered, complex and refined nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, nuanced, fruity, detailed, gorgeous nose, reminds me of 1970 Château Latour but with kinder texture, nuanced, rich and very long. 96

1970 Vega-Sicilia Unico
JAN 14 Somewhat less detailed bottle than the one above. 95

1969 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 16 Ruby, brick rim. Dried fruits, some rubbery notes, not the cleanest nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, thin, lacks fruit and body. 87

1968 Vega-Sicilia Unico
JAN 14 Ruby, garnet rim. Liquorice, prunes, figs, evolved nose, leather, dark chocolate, bit leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, softer tannins, fresh and elegant, red berries palate, nuanced and elegant, long finish. 92

1968 Vega-Sicilia Unico
JAN 14 Bit rounder and slightly more figs and somewhat fruitier finish than the bottle above. 93

1968 Vega Sicilia Unico

A level fill, up in the neck, ruby with thin brick rim. Layered, seductive, flirting, amazing nose, superb palate, stunning balance, lively, vibrant, and very long length. But, it starts to fall apart after about 25-35 minutes in the glass and should be enjoyed while it has all its layers and nuances. 95

1967 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 16 Ruby, orange rim. Oxidative, caramel, chocolate, tired.

1967 Vega Sicilia Unico

SEP 11 Again superb A level fill, up in the neck, ruby with orange rim. Mature nose, earth, licorice and cherry stones. Fresh acidity, tannins are letting go, dry leaf, still very enjoyable, but it has started its decline. 86

1966 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 16 Ruby with orange rim. Oxidised.

1965 Vega-Sicilia Unico
JAN 14 Ruby, garnet rim. Blueberries, figs, leather, anise, black tea, jasmine and violets nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively and leaner and slightly dry towards the finish, prunes palate, bit iodine behind, drink now bottle. 91

1964 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 16 Ruby, brick rim, sediments. Intense, dark fruits, juicy, ripe, blackberries, liquorice, some raspberries, layered and deep. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, intense, fruity, dark berries, intense, liquorice, juicy, structured, red berries, long. Youthful bottle, directly from the property. 98

1964 Vega Sicilia Unico

MAR 13 Medium shoulder fill. Ruby, garnet rim. A very far cry from my last excellent bottle, this one from Fine & Rare was dusty and hollow. What a disappointment. Not close to fine and rarely bad

1964 Vega-Sicilia Unico

APR 11 A level fill, ruby with a thin orange rim. Mature and intense nose, tar, roses, tobacco, leather, cherries, some licorice, violets, figs, truffles, you need to write a book to be able to fully try to describe it. Perfect balance, beautiful acidity, tannins more or less gone, tender, erotic almost, seductive, complex and intense and the aftertaste lasts forever. It gave me goose-bumps on the first three sips. 100

1962 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 16 Ruby, garnet rim. Red berries, some, floral notes, cherries, elegant and nuanced, detailed, light minty note, tighter nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, red berries, bright, some cherries, elegant, some anise, leaner finish. Tries but doesn't quite follow up. 91

1962 Vega-Sicilia Unico

DEC 12 Deep ruby. Intense, detailed, layered, exotic, dark fruits, spices, figs, leather, massive nose, seductive and flirting. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, explodes in the mouth, dark fruits, exotic, superb structure and flavours, perfect balance, minutes of length. 100

1962 Vega-Sicilia Unico
APR 06 Bright ruby, brick rim, some vanilla still, served blind, such complexity, and so youthful, fooled by thirty years by its age, blueberries, liquorice, tobacco, cigars, leather, touch of stable, gorgeous fruit, great structure, perfect balance, tannins getting very low and mature, acidity is playful, fantastic wine and a great length. 100

1960 Vega-Sicilia Unico
JAN 14 Ruby, brick rim. Cinnamon, spices, some prunes, spicy cake, Christmas spices nose. Fresh acidity, tannins letting go, fresh if not very fruity, but not too thin either, lingers on, refreshing and nuanced. 89

1957 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 16 Ruby, orange rim. Figs, dried fruits, some anise, liquorice and cherries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries and spices, leaner, dried fruits, long but lacks intensity. 88

1955 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 16 Ruby, brick rim. Red berries, anise, spices, floral, bright fruity, some blackberries, roses and violets. But not too intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries and spices, refreshing and lively, playful. Elegant. 93

1953 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 16 Ruby with orange brown rim. Oxidative, caramel and chocolate, dusty notes. Leaner, dry, dusty, tired.

1953 Vega-Sicilia Unico
JAN 14 Bright ruby, brick rim. Figs, leather, prunes, liquorice in abundance, violets nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, fruity if leaner, dark berries and figs, long. 93

1953 Vega-Sicilia Unico
JAN 14 Bright ruby, brick rim. Blueberries, figs, leather, liquorice, exotic, floral and detailed nose, more youthful than last bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounder palate, fruity, figs and plums, blueberries, long. 95

1951 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 16 Orange, golden rim. Lean and thin. Gone.

1948 Vega-Sicilia Unico
JAN 14 Ruby, brick rim. Scented, earthy, sous bois, figs, prunes, mature but sweet nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean, coffee, violets, fresh if leaner palate, refreshing, almost Burgundian finish. 90

1948 Vega-Sicilia Unico
JAN 14 A second bottle shows more blueberries and fruitier palate. 91

1946 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 16 Ruby, broad brick rim. Red, bright fruits, floral, violets, roses, nuanced, transparent, detailed like few, and seductive, flirting, subtle, gentle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lighter, red fruity, bright, riveting, transparent, delicate, nuanced, utterly charming and gentle. Persistent. 96

1942 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 16 Ruby. Scented, figs, red berries, some anise, spices, nuanced, floral, mint, exotic, layers, leather nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bright, fruity, red berries, anise, leather, refreshing, cherries, some spices, leaner, but long. 94

1936 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 16 Ruby, broad orange rim. Chocolate, black tea, floral notes, oxidative notes. Fresh acidity, few tannins, leaner, some red fruits, bit thin, but vibrant. 89

1924 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 16 Upper shoulder fill. Leather, figs, tobacco, floral, delicate, black tea, some earthy notes. Fresh acidity, few tannins, cherries, red berries, rose hips, leather, touch balsamic, just a touch. It's leaner, reminding me of very old Burgundy. 92

1922 Vega-Sicilia Unico
JAN 14 Ruby core with brown-orange rim. Caramel, figs and spices, volatile, lean and metallic.

1922 Vega-Sicilia Unico
JAN 14 Ruby, orange rim. Plums, spices, violets and some dark berries clinging to their life. Fresh acidity, tannins gone, detailed if lean but lively, delicate, long and lean finish. 93

1921 Vega Sicilia Unico

NOV 16 Upper shoulder fill. Ruby, brick rim. Leather, liquorice, some plums, figs, touch of earthy notes, lightly scented. Coffee and black tea. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, some spices, herbal notes, dried fruits, leather, drying somewhat, but holding up nicely. 91

Vega-Sicilia Unico Riserva Especial

FEB 17 Blend of 1996, 1998 and 2002, 15894 bottles made. Ruby. Exotic, blackberries, blueberries, liquorice, some vanilla, scented, detailed, nuanced, intense, layered and deep, stunning nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries and spices, intense, deep, rich, massive, long finish. 96

Vega Sicilia Unico Reserva Especial

SEP 15 Vintages 94, 95 and 00. Ruby. Intense, blueberries, anise, layered, deep, some minerals beneath, nuanced and complex. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense, juicy, ripe, red berries, nuanced, layered, deep yet detailed, long. 97

Vega-Sicilia Unico Reserva Especial
JAN 14 Vintages 90, 91 and 94 vintages in the blend. Ruby. Red berries, vanilla, spices, exotic, floral, rich and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, liquorice, blueberries and darker fruits, nuanced, rich and long. 94

Vega-Sicilia Unico Reserva Especial

NOV 10 Containing vintages 89, 94 and 96. Ruby, huge intensity, spicy, some vegetal notes, dark fruits, really dark, so young it's a barrel sample to taste. Elegant texture, fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, pure, almost violent at this stage, incredible length. Wait at least ten years. 96

Vega-Sicilia Unico Reserva Especial
DEC 09 According to Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book, a blend mostly of 1962 and 1979, bottled in 1989, being the original Unico Reserva Especial. A/B level fill, perfect cork. Bright ruby with some brick rim. Chocolate, some spices, massive intensity, blackberries, hints of After Eight, roses and liquorice. Such elegance, complexity and balance. Acidity cleans extremely well, but never to powerful, tannins close to gone, a bit cherry stone, very ripe morellos, some cigars and leather. After an hour in the glass, candy apples, later on, some old vintage port notes. Evolves and develops through the two hours it was left in the decanter. A truly marvelous wine, and must be an absolute perfect bottle. Acidity dances on the tongue, bringing waves upon waves with new flavours. 100