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98 -Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -

The 2004 Único magnum was a revelation. It's very fine, elegant and balanced, starting to show more tertiary notes and the Vega Sicilia perfume. It's medium to full-bodied with a fine thread and very good balance. You can drink this now, but it should go on for decades. This contains as much as 13% Cabernet Sauvignon. 2,227 magnums produced. Artwork by Luis Feito.

98 -James Suckling -

98 -Wine Enthusiast -

Lightly baked and hinting at raisin and fine herbs, the bouquet on this benchmark Spanish red enfolds aromas of tobacco, moss and ripe tomato. In the mouth, it's elegant and silky but also full and expansive. Flavors of baked berry fruits, baking spices, herbs and cocoa finish with a light coating of toast. This is an amazingly complete, exemplary wine that's just entering its prime. If past vintages of Unico are an indication, it will age well through 2035.

98 -Decanter -

Sumptuously aromatic with baskets of berries. Arrives in the mouth as promised on the nose. For enjoying already with its plump fruit, layered with sweet spices and a tang of white pepper. The tannins come in smoothly. This vintage is distinctive for being the last to have such a high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon (13%). I gave this the identical score in 2016. A ‘typical’ winter followed by a mild spring, warm summer with rain ‘at the right time’. 15 months in large-capacity wooden vats, 17 months in new barrels, then another 26 months in large-capacity wooden vats. Released in 2014. 87,516 bottles, 2,227 magnums, 156 double magnums and five Imperials. Tasted from magnum.

94 -Wine Spectator -

Technical Details

Blend 87% Tempranillo, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaker Javier Ausás
Country Spain
Region Castilla y León
Appellation Ribera del Duero
Vineyard Único is sourced from 40 select hectacres within the 240-ha Vega Sicilia estate vineyards
Farming Method Organic Practices
Oak 15 months in 20,000L oak vats, 25 months in new oak barrels, 17 months in older barrels, and a further 26 months in large oak vats
Aging / Cooperage Aged a minimum of 120 months; 83 months in oak, followed by a resting period in bottle before release
Alcohol 13.9%
Production 7,000 cases

Vega Sicilia Único Ribera del Duero 2004

Name: Vega Sicilia Único Ribera del Duero 2004
Brand: First Bottle
SKU: 1014638
Price: 399.0 USD
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