Vega Sicilia Unico 2006

Vega Sicilia is among Spain's most renowned wine producers, famous for their premium wine, Unico. This wine is known for its mature, elegant and silky character, as well as a remarkable ability to age for 40-60 years under optimal conditions.

The 2006 vintage has received excellent reviews: 98 and 100 points from Robert Parker and James Suckling respectively. The wine can be enjoyed now or saved for future enjoyment.

Vega Sicilia covers 1000 hectares, of which 210 hectares are dedicated to wine production. The soil is composed of colluvial deposits, limestone, sand and quartz gravel. The grape varieties grown include Tinto Fino (Tempranillo), Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The vines have an average age of 35 years. For Unico, only 40 hectares of vines are used, and the harvest is done manually.

Unico is only produced in exceptional years and consists of Tinto Fino and Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine undergoes a controlled fermentation process in wooden tanks and matures for up to ten years in both barrel and bottle.

Point:
- 99 points: James Suckling
- 99 points: Repsol Guide
- 98 points: Robert Parker
- 96 points: Wine Enthusiast
- 95 points: Guia Penin
- 94 points: Wine Spectator