Vega Sicilia Unico 2011 Magnum
Descripción
Unico es la gran referencia de Vega Sicilia. Un tinto de leyenda que todo aficionado debería probar al menos una vez en su vida. Ideal para su guarda, que en óptimas condiciones puede prolongarse hasta 60 años, muestra una complejidad "infinita" en cada sorbo, no en vano es uno de los vinos con mayor tiempo de crianza del mundo. Su estilo se rige por tres constantes inmutables: elegancia, firmeza y capacidad de envejecimiento. Fruto de una de las mejores cosechas de los últimos años en Ribera del Duero, según el Consejo Regulador de la D.O., la añada 2010 alcanza la perfección. Potencia, concentración y amplitud en un vino que gana matices si le permites abrirse el tiempo necesario. Un tinto soberbio para disfrutar a largo plazo.
Ficha técnica
Cata
Viñedo y elaboración
Opinión de los críticos
Perfection is as rare in wine as it is in most things in life, but this is a stunning Único, reflecting the quality of one of the greatest vintages of the last century. Blended with 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, as it was in 2009, it's still a very youthful wine right now, with closeknit tannins, thrilling acidity, layers of spices, fresh earth, tobacco, red and black fruits, some oak sweetness and a wonderfully refreshing, leafy undertone. Simply stunning. 2025-50.
Intensity and concentration mark this, with a deep core of hazelnuts, ripe blackberries, praline, chocolate orange and some iron. It’s full-bodied with very finely textured yet muscular tannins. Well framed. 95% tempranillo and 5% cabernet sauvignon. Tasted from magnum. Drinkable now, but with a long future ahead.
Vibrant primary aromas of roses, oranges and fresh herbs lead into a wine full of redcurrant freshness. While 2011 is a more concentrated vintage, the wine is impressively elegant and delicate. Can be enjoyed soon for its structure, yet it will undoubtedly improve with age.
The 2011 Único ended up among my least favorite vintages of recent times, at least the magnum I tasted and in comparison with the 2013 and 2009 and even the 2007 (a very challenging vintage that showed better). Despite the warm year (which they have always said they found cooler than 2010), the wine is "only" 14% alcohol, which is quite moderate for the last few years when the wines routinely reach 14.5%. I found the wine to be quite tannic and lacking the charm I expect in this cuvée. Perhaps with more time? The grapes were picked relatively early, between September 15th and 28th. 3,505 magnums were filled in June 2017.
La bodega
Vega Sicilia
Superficie total de viñedo: 250 ha.
Producción total: 275.000 botellas
Añadas: 2011 2010 2009
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