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Vega Sicilia Unico 1961

750 ml Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon Ribera del Duero, Spain 1961

Vega Sicilia Unico 1961 is a dry, full-bodied red from Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon (Ribera del Duero, Spain), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity moderate; oak influence is noticeable. Good with lamb, roast pork, steak, sausages. Listed at £950.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.

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£950.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.4
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Tempranillo + Cabernet Sauvignon prior
body
4 / 5
full
Tempranillo + Cabernet Sauvignon prior
tannin
4 / 5
firm
Tempranillo + Cabernet Sauvignon prior
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Tempranillo + Cabernet Sauvignon prior
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Tempranillo + Cabernet Sauvignon prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
rules-v1
Colour
Red
inferred from Ribera del Duero
Origin
Ribera del Duero · Ribera del Duero · Spain
inferred from Ribera del Duero
Grapes
Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon
lexicon
ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Tempranillo
Typical aromas: red plum, strawberry, cherry, dried fig. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Tempranillo · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
dry · 1/5
Body
lightfull
full · 4/5
Tannin
lowhigh
moderate · 3/5
Acidity
lowhigh
moderate · 3/5
Oak
noneheavy
noticeable · 4/5
Alcohol
lowhigh
moderate-high · 4/5
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description

The Vega Sicilia Único 1961 is a historic red wine from Spain’s Ribera del Duero region, crafted primarily from Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) and complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon. This vintage is noted for its exceptional growing conditions, leading to concentrated and balanced grapes. The wine undergoes an extensive aging process, typically spanning over ten years in both French and American oak, enhancing its structural complexity. With over six decades of maturation, the 1961 Único reveals layered aromas of dried fruits, leather, and subtle spices. Vega Sicilia, established in 1864, is renowned for its commitment to quality and tradition.

Other vintages of Vega Sicilia Unico we list
1948£2000.001959£1200.001964£925.0019651969£1100.001970£900.001981£975.001983£725.001985£735.001987£675.001990£710.001991£710.00
The same wine in a different year. Vintages differ; our taste profile is derived per vintage only where the merchant's text differs.
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