VEGA SICILIA ÚNICO RESERVA ESPECIAL
RIBERA DEL DUERO RED WINE SPAIN 750ML
SPAIN • RIBERA DEL DUERO • LEGEND AND PEAK OF SPANISH WINE (DRY)
"The pinnacle of global oenology and the most aristocratic expression of Ribera del Duero. Vega Sicilia Único Reserva Especial is a timeless tribute to the Spanish tradition of blending historic vintages. With a strictly dry profile, it fuses the finesse of Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) and Cabernet Sauvignon. Subjected to legendary aging of nearly a decade in French and American oak, it unfolds infinite elegance with notes of ripe black fruit, habano tobacco, cigar box, fine woodworking, black truffle, fine leathers and a sublime balsamic nuance. On the palate it is majestic, silky, eternal, and possesses impeccable balance."
The Ultimate Expression of Legendary Vintage Blending
The Vega Sicilia Único Reserva Especial Red Wine 750ml represents the absolute pinnacle of Spanish winemaking prestige. Produced in Valbuena de Duero (Valladolid, Spain) by the emblematic Bodegas Vega Sicilia, this red wine honors the 19th-century custom of combining the best harvests to create a wine of unattainable complexity for a single vintage. With a markedly dry profile, its prolonged aging, which combines wooden vats, American and French oak barrels, and extended bottle rest, imparts a velvety texture and an infinite bouquet, guaranteeing a longevity that can exceed half a century.
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 Cabernet Sauvignon.
Aging / Production: Mythical aging of approximately 10 years in French and American oak of different capacities and slow maturation in bottle.
Vintage / Release: Reserva Especial (Historic blend of several exceptional Único vintages).
Flavor Classification: Dry (Extraordinarily complex, silky, elegant, full-bodied, with silky tannins and vibrant acidity).
Alcohol Content: 14% Alc. Vol.
Presentation: Traditional Bordeaux-style glass bottle of 750 ml.
Serving Temperature: Serve between 17°C and 18°C (Decanting 60 to 90 minutes before enjoying is recommended).
Barcode / EAN: 8423230000030
SKU / MPN: ES-VEGASICILIA-UNICO-RE-750
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Medium-high intensity garnet red, clean and brilliant, with tile, mahogany, and ruby hues on the rim that attest to its noble maturity.
Nose: Stratospheric and inexhaustible aromatics. Unfolds notes of dried black fruits, figs, plum compote, fennel, black pepper, habano tobacco, cigar box, fine woodworking, black truffle, roasted coffee, Russian leather, and a balsamic halo of pine and licorice.
Palate: Stately and velvety entry. Its passage through the palate combines power with weightless elegance; the tannins are infinitely fine and silky, backed by an integrated citrus freshness that gives it vigor. The finish is unending, complex, spicy, and full of nobility.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Recommended Moments and Pairings
High-End Gourmet Pairing: A global icon of this magnitude deserves to be paired with the most refined gastronomy and dishes of great savory intensity: large cuts of aged meat (Chuletón de buey, Tomahawk Prime, Wagyu A5), noble game meats (venison in red wine reduction, braised wild boar, pheasant), suckling lamb from Aranda and roasted suckling lamb from a wood-fired oven, traditional spoon stews with black truffle and seasonal mushrooms (boletus edulis), pure acorn-fed Iberian ham, roasted squab, foie gras terrine with red fruit reduction, and aged artisanal cheeses of long maturation (Manchego cured in lard, Parmigiano Reggiano, and aged Gouda).
Suggested Moments:
- Special Celebration: The definitive wine to crown life's most important milestones: silver or golden anniversaries, gala weddings, and jubilees.
- The Perfect Gift: The supreme and unbeatable gift for great collectors, sommeliers, executives, and the most demanding wine lovers on the planet.
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 and historic winery Bodegas Vega Sicilia.
Is this wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
Vega Sicilia Único Reserva Especial is a dry red wine, with sublime elegance, silky tannins, and extraordinary aromatic depth.
What differentiates the Reserva Especial edition from a conventional Único?
Unlike editions that belong to a single vintage, the Reserva Especial does not bear a vintage on the label because it is the masterful blend of several exceptional Vega Sicilia Único harvests, combining the youth of one vintage with the maturity of another to perpetuate the winery's historic style.
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. Due to its enormous complexity and long aging, it is advisable to decant it 60 to 90 minutes before consumption to allow it to fully oxygenate.