Vega Sicilia - Ribera del Douero DO - Unico Reserva Especial 2023 Release (2009, 2011 & 2012) Rouge

Wine:

The 2023 red Ribera del Duero Unico Reserva Especial Release 2009 2011 2012 is a rare and confidential cuvée, blending three years and the varieties of tinto fino and cabernet sauvignon. Mixing terroirs, years, and grape varieties, the wine retains the style of past vintages while adding an additional dimension and a new freshness. Because this edition elevates the wine to a level of unique finesse. A true feat revealed through aromas of spices and black fruits, all in balance and in perfect proportions. A masterful elegance! Rated 97/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested. Blend of the 2009, 2011 and 2012 vintages of the "Unico" cuvée, aged together for 9 years in barrel and then in bottle until the perfect moment.

Color:

Intense red with brilliant crimson highlights.

Nose:

Expressive and fresh, with perfectly ripe red fruit aromas accented by spicy intensity.

Palate:

Velvety and subtle, this blend of 2009/2011/2012 vintages once again leaves us speechless. Accompanied by an elegant, delicate palate, this wine reveals silky tannins balanced by a lovely freshness.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Pressed beef cheeks with carrot mousseline, duck tournedos Rossini with blackcurrant jus, royal hare.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2034

This global vineyard legend derives its strength from a place and a family, fervently sought after by enthusiasts from all over the world.

These lands, bathed by the Duero and shaped by an austere climate and skilled hands, indeed forge one of the crown jewels of global viticulture: Vega Sicilia. The Alvarez family has created an icon, linking land, time, and man for eternity.

If these wines rank among the world's viticultural elite, nothing has been left to chance: the barrels are crafted by the estate using their unique methods; the aging processes are extremely lengthy, with some cuvées only reaching the market after waiting up to 10 years.