VEGA SICILIA ÚNICO 2016
RED WINE RIBERA DEL DUERO SPAIN 750ML
SPAIN • RIBERA DEL DUERO • LEGEND AND PINNACLE OF SPANISH WINE (DRY)
"The most aristocratic and legendary expression of Ribera del Duero. Vega Sicilia Único 2016 is the absolute pinnacle of Spanish and global oenology. Strictly dry in profile, it masterfully blends Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) and Cabernet Sauvignon from old vines. Subjected to a timeless aging of almost a decade in wooden vats, French and American oak barrels, and bottle rest, it unfolds a sublime bouquet with notes of ripe black fruit, fine woodwork, fine cocoa, Havana tobacco, cigar box, black truffle, noble leathers, and balsamic nuances. On the palate it is majestic, with a silky structure, impeccable balance, and an eternal persistence."
The Mythical Peak of Spanish Wine and the Art of Long Aging
The Vega Sicilia Único 2016 750ml Red Wine represents the highest standard of international wine prestige. Produced in Valbuena de Duero (Valladolid, Spain) by the emblematic Bodegas Vega Sicilia, this 2016 vintage stands out for a perfect harmony between power, freshness, and aromatic finesse. With a distinctively dry profile, this iconic wine spends almost ten years between wood and bottle before being released to the market. Its perfectly polished tannic architecture and tertiary complexity guarantee prodigious longevity in the cellar for several decades.
1. Technical Details
Producer / Winery: Bodegas Vega Sicilia (Álvarez Family).
Region of Origin: Valbuena de Duero, Valladolid, Castilla y León, Spain (D.O. Ribera del Duero).
Grape Varieties: Primarily Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) and a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Aging / Elaboration: Mythical aging of approximately 10 years combining large wooden vats, American and French oak barrels (new and used), and bottle aging.
Vintage: 2016.
Flavor Classification: Dry (Extraordinarily complex, silky, with an imposing yet elegant body, velvety tannins, and an endless finish).
Alcohol Content: 14.5% Alc. Vol.
Presentation: Classic Bordeaux-style glass bottle of 750 ml.
Serving Temperature: Serve between 17°C and 18°C (Decanting for 60 to 90 minutes before enjoying is recommended).
Barcode / EAN: 8423230000016
SKU / MPN: ES-VEGASICILIA-UNICO-2016-750
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep garnet red with ruby reflections and subtle brick-red hints on the rim, high density, dense, bright, and very clean.
Nose: An stratospheric and inexhaustible aromatic spectrum. It shows seductive layers of black plum, stewed wild blackberries, figs, cigar box, Havana tobacco, cedar, fine woodwork, roasted coffee beans, sweet spices (clove, nutmeg), fine leathers, black truffle, and a fresh background of eucalyptus and licorice.
Palate: Royal and extremely velvety entry. Its passage on the palate is voluminous but weightless; the tannins are pure silk, perfectly polished by years of aging. It maintains a lively and integrated acidity that provides vigor and structure, culminating in an eternal, spicy finish with a noble presence of fruit and wood.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Recommended Moments and Pairings
High-End Gourmet Pairing: An oenological icon of this magnitude demands the most refined gastronomy and intensely complex dishes: large cuts of aged meat (Chuletón de buey, Prime Tomahawk, Wagyu A5), game meats (deer with fine herbs, stewed wild boar, pheasant), suckling lamb from Aranda and roasted suckling lamb from a wood-fired oven, traditional stews with black truffles and wild mushrooms (boletus edulis), 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham, roasted pigeon, foie gras terrine with red fruit reduction, and aged or artisan cheeses with long maturation (aged Manchego in lard, Parmigiano Reggiano 36 months, reserve Gouda).
Suggested Moments:
- Special Celebration: The ultimate wine to consecrate life's most memorable moments: golden anniversaries, momentous anniversaries, and honorary retirements.
- Business (High-Level Executive Closings): The undisputed emblem of distinction and status to impress strategic partners, executives, and international investors.
- The Perfect Gift: The ultimate and unsurpassed gift for great collectors, sommeliers, top executives, and lovers of legendary wine.
frequently asked questions (FAQS)
What is the specific origin and winery of this wine?
It is produced in Valbuena de Duero, Valladolid (D.O. Ribera del Duero), Spain, by the legendary winery Bodegas Vega Sicilia.
Is this wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
Vega Sicilia Único 2016 is a dry red wine, extremely structured, complex, silky, and with supremely elegant tannins.
How long is the aging period for the 2016 vintage?
It undergoes one of the longest aging processes in the world, spending almost 10 years between wooden vats, American and French oak barrels, and bottle rest before its commercialization.
At what temperature is it recommended to serve and does it require decanting?
It is recommended to serve at a temperature between 17°C and 18°C. Given its great complexity, it is advisable to decant for 60 to 90 minutes before consuming to allow for its full aromatic opening.