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90 Robert Parker
The newest release of Unico Reserva is the 1980. Although it is an outstanding wine, it does not compare to the extraordinary 1970 and 1968. The 1980 is a spice and earth-driven example of Unico, with noteworthy black truffle, cherry, currant, and oaky aromas, that are followed by elegant, medium-bodied, spicy, mineral-like flavors with admirable levels of curranty fruit. This rich, long wine is ideal for drinking now and over the next 12-15 years. Importer:
86 Wine Spectator
Mature and complex, with broad spice, herb, coffee, tar and plum flavors. A ripe, intriguing wine, with distinctive flavors that are long and lingering. Drink now through 1996.
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Bodegas Vega Sicilia
Spain’s most famous red wine producer, Vega Sicilia consistently produces the best distinct blends from the Ribera del Duero, in both style and approach. Located in Valbuena de Duero, the estate has been in the Álvarez family since 1982, and has remained the largest in the country, with about 1000 hectares of property – 25% of which are planted to vines. Their top wine, Unico, is a delicious blend of Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) and Cabernet Sauvignon. Unico benefits from extended cask-maturation time that has been perfected to preserve amble freshness in the finished wine. Then there is also the exceptional Reserva Especial, a non-vintage, which is a blend of the top selections, and is traditionally aged for 10 years consisting of mostly Tinto Fino, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The second wine coming from Ribera del Duero’s most influential vineyard is Valbuena, which has more present fruit character, a cuvée of Tinto Fino, Malbec and Merlot.