Vega Sicilia Unico Gran Reserva 2015 Ribera Del Duero Weingut Stagard good ripeness without excess

good ripeness without excess

Forward with primary fruit of framboise

I am not a fan of bombastic "best ever" statements

it remains bright and lively at the end

intense and firmly textured wine waves the flag for great Sonoma-grown Cabernet

Vega Sicilia Unico Gran Reserva 2015 Ribera Del Duero Weingut Stagard good ripeness without excessOne of Spains best known and beloved wines, this vintage, the 2015 Unico, like always, saw five years of aging in barrel and vat and another five years in bottle. It was bottled in May 2021. Blending 96% Tempranillo and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Vega Sicilia estate, usually from the same plots of 40+ year old vines, it opens in expressive, juicy, lush pomegranate and dark cherry carried by supple, silky tannins and bright acidity. The length and