Wine: Vega Sicilia Único 1958
Winery: Bodega Vega Sicilia (Valbuena de Duero, Valladolid)
Appellation / Zone: D.O. Ribera del Duero
Varietals: Tinto Fino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Merlot.
ABV: (Not specified)
Winery: Bodega Vega Sicilia (Valbuena de Duero, Valladolid)
Appellation / Zone: D.O. Ribera del Duero
Varietals: Tinto Fino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Merlot.
ABV: (Not specified)
Winemaking:
Grapes sourced exclusively from estate-owned vineyards. Following alcoholic fermentation, the wine was transferred to large wooden vats (18,000 to 20,000 liters) for malolactic fermentation and an initial aging period of at least 5 years. Subsequently, it was moved to used wooden casks and progressively transferred to older barrels for a total of 10 years. The remainder of its maturation took place in the bottle prior to release. Production was limited to 22,180 bottles.
Grapes sourced exclusively from estate-owned vineyards. Following alcoholic fermentation, the wine was transferred to large wooden vats (18,000 to 20,000 liters) for malolactic fermentation and an initial aging period of at least 5 years. Subsequently, it was moved to used wooden casks and progressively transferred to older barrels for a total of 10 years. The remainder of its maturation took place in the bottle prior to release. Production was limited to 22,180 bottles.
Tasting Notes
Appearance:
Garnet-cherry color with medium-high depth; very dark and opaque.
Featuring reddish reflections with a matte finish and muted brilliance.
Light sediment present at the base. Narrow, minimal orange rim, showing a
sharp contrast against the meniscus.
Nose: Impeccably classical in manner, perfectly proportioned, and profoundly elegant. A delicate and noble Único—ethereal
and subtle. It opens with a misty character, rooted in a bed of forest
floor and earthy notes, offering the endless autumnal display of a wine
in a state of grace. It continues to gain expression and weight without
losing its innate finesse. It reveals almost invisible, high-quality oak
with imperceptible toast, complemented by tobacco threads, leather
scraps, and smoky peppers.
Palate:
The wine’s pinnacle. It caresses the palate with a plush, velvety
texture. So perfectly integrated that its components become a seamless
whole. It gains volume with every sip, becoming more present and
expansive, revealing a hidden, underlying acidity that provides
remarkable grip and an extraordinary persistence. A definitive, lustrous
wine in its full plenitude.
Commentary:
The 1958 Único is a colossus that cements the legendary status of the estate. It has achieved its "final alloy," a state of absolute assembly where power and delicacy coexist in perfect harmony. It is a definitive work of art from the Vega Sicilia forge, an immortal red that commands silence and respect.
The 1958 Único is a colossus that cements the legendary status of the estate. It has achieved its "final alloy," a state of absolute assembly where power and delicacy coexist in perfect harmony. It is a definitive work of art from the Vega Sicilia forge, an immortal red that commands silence and respect.
Personal Score: 100
Tasting Group Average: 100
Tasting Group Average: 100
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