Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero - Unico Red 2014

Wine:

A single-parcel selection from the finest fifth of the estate’s vineyard, made from 94% Tinto Fino, the Ribera del Duero Único Red 2014 stands as the greatest vintage of the past decade, reaffirming its status as an icon among the world’s finest wines. Perfectly balancing power and elegance, concentration and finesse, this vintage—free from excessive dryness and showcasing ideal ripeness—distinguishes itself with remarkable precision and harmony. Despite nearly ten years of aging in wood and bottle, the oak is seamlessly integrated, allowing the fresh, intense fruit to shine with youthful vibrancy. This wine represents one of the estate’s highest expressions, destined for a brilliant future. A benchmark for the domaine, Único stands alongside the world’s greatest wines, rivaling the finest from Bordeaux and Italy. A Spanish masterpiece, rated 98/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, matured in 225-litre French and American oak barrels and 220-hectolitre casks, then aged in bottles. It is the longest ageing process in the
world for a red wine, taking almost 10 years from the wooden vat to the bottle

Color:

Glossy garnet red.

Nose:

Delicate aromas of black fruits with sweet smoky notes, in a spicy and fresh style with a hint of vegetables.

Palate:

A bold, precise, and well-defined entry, revealing a deep structure with a velvety smooth texture.

Temperature:

Serve at 14 to 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Quail stuffed with raisins and chestnuts, beef Stroganoff, flank steak with shallots.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2034

Vega Sicilia holds a unique place among the world’s greatest wines—a legend shaped by its land and its family, coveted by wine lovers across the globe.

These vineyards, nourished by the Duero River and tempered by a harsh climate, are meticulously tended to produce one of the finest wines in existence. The Álvarez family has crafted an icon that unites terroir, time, and human dedication in a pursuit of timeless excellence.

Único, Valbuena, Alión, Pintia, Macán, and Oremus form an extraordinary lineage where nothing is left to chance. Barrels are crafted on-site, ageing is exceptionally long, and entire vintages are sometimes set aside—all in the relentless pursuit of perfection.