Vega Sicilia 'Unico' 1962 (6 BT)

Vega Sicilia 'Unico' 1962 

Ribera del Duero, DO

u. 2ts, 3t/hs, 1hs, 2 labels slightly soiled, rest good appearance, 3 capsules showing signs of corrosion, 2 corks slightly depressed, 1 depressed, consecutive bottle numbers; 2 étiquettes légèrement sales, les autres ont une belle apparence, 3 capsules montrant des signes de corrosions, 2 bouchons légèrement enfoncés, 1 enfoncé, numéros de bouteilles consécutifs

70% Tinto Fino, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot. Very 'classic' nose, young, fresh and healthy. Walnutty, quite mineral taste. So much body, but the texture is fine-grained. Very crisp, with a finish of walnut liqueur and a touch of chocolate. Another bottle had a lovely complex, complicated bouquet and taste, with every sip revealing another aspect. Very solid, firm and full of body, with a great peppermint after-flavour. In 2013, the peppermint is there on the nose. Terrific sweetness, volume and body on the palate. Very great wine and an absolute star in the firmament of Vega Sicilia. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

6 bts (owc)

A spectacular collection of Vega Sicilia, one of Spain’s most legendary and longest-lived wines, spanning two centuries. This collection includes some of the best vintages produced by this illustrious property, consistently perceived as the one and only ‘First Growth’ of the Iberian Peninsula. The full trinity of Cuvées, Valbuena 5°, Unico, and the rare Vega Sicilia Unico Grand Reserva Especial are all present, with a sublime offering of those rare bottles in their original wooden cases with landmark vintages such as 1962, 1968 and 1974. Vega Sicilia stands the test of time as one of Spain’s most celebrated wines, and is amongst the world’s greatest producers of age-worthy reds. Needless to say, this collection will capture the attention and excitement of the foremost collectors around the world.

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