Winery Vega Sicilia Unico
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Tempranillo.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
The Unico of the Winery Vega Sicilia is in the top 5 of wines of Spain and in the top 5 of wines of Ribera del Duero.
Taste structure of the Unico from the Winery Vega Sicilia
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Smooth
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Tannic
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In the mouth the Unico of Winery Vega Sicilia in the region of Castille-et-Léon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Unico of Winery Vega Sicilia in the region of Castille-et-Léon often reveals types of flavors of iron, fennel or star anise and sometimes also flavors of black plum, dried herbs or tobacco leaf.
Food and wine pairings with Unico
Pairings that work perfectly with Unico
Original food and wine pairings with Unico
The Unico of Winery Vega Sicilia matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of light beef lasagna, grandma melanie's cassoulet or rabbit with cider and apples.
Details and technical informations about Winery Vega Sicilia's Unico.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Unico from Winery Vega Sicilia are 2017, 1942, 1950, 1992 and 1979.
Informations about the Winery Vega Sicilia
The Winery Vega Sicilia is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Ribera del Duero to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Castille-et-Léon
Located in the northern half of the Central Iberian plateau, Castilla y León is the largest of Spain's 17 administrative regions, covering about one-fifth of the country's total area. It extends about 350 kilometres (220 miles) from central Spain to the northern coast. Just as wide, it connects the Rioja wine region to the Portuguese border. Red wines reign supreme in Castilla y León, and the Grape/tempranillo">Tempranillo grape is undoubtedly the king.
The wine region of Ribera del Duero
The wine region du Ribera del Duero is located in the region in Castille-et-Léon in Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vega Sicilia or the Domaine Vega Sicilia produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ribera del Duero are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ribera del Duero often reveals types of flavors of cherry, mulberry or espresso and sometimes also flavors of black licorice, molasses or milk chocolate.
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The word of the wine: Character
Said of a typical wine that stands out for its originality. Used in the plural, it refers to all the organoleptic components of a wine (flavours and tactile sensations).
