1989 Bodegas Vega-Sicilia Ribera del Duero Único
Tempranillo Blend (Tempranillo)
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By Sarah Jane Evans MW
(Vega Sicilia, Único, Tempranillo / Tinto Fino, Ribera del Duero, Spain, Red) Login and subscribe to see review text.
Vega Sicilia anniversary tasting, 9/6/2022, (See more on Decanter...)
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By James Suckling
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
(Vega Sicilia, Único Ribera del Duero Red) Subscribe to see review text.
9/6/2022, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By John Gilman
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Jan/Feb 2020, Issue #85, The Timeless Beauty of Vega Sicilia Único -
By John Gilman
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Mar/Apr 2017, Issue #68, Recently Tasted, Superb Spanish Wines Part Two
Decanter
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By Jeannie Cho Lee MW
(Vega Sicilia, Unico, Ribera del Duero, Mainland Spain, Spain, Red) Login and subscribe to see review text.
Vega Sicilia: 35 vintages of Unico, 2/10/2014, (See more on Decanter...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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6/19/2012, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By Chris Kissack
(Vega Sicilia Unico (Ribera del Duero)) Login and sign up and see review text.
October 2010, (See more on Winedoctor...)
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By John Kapon
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By John Kapon
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Paris a la Mode with Dr. Desai, 9/19/2005
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By Chris Kissack
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November 2003, (See more on Winedoctor...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
(Vega Sicilia, Unico Ribera del Duero Red) Subscribe to see review text.
10/3/2003, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By Stephen Tanzer
(Bodegas y Vinedos Vega Sicilia Unico Reserva Ribera del Duero) Login and sign up and see review text.
July/August 2003, IWC Issue #109, (See more on Vinous...)
RJonWine.com
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By Richard Jennings
(Bodegas Vega-Sicilia Ribera del Duero Único) Bricking dark red violet color; mature, tart currant, tobacco, anise, dried berry, cigar box nose; delicious, youthful, rich, creamy textured, roasted black fruit, espresso, baked berry, anise, cocoa, dried berry palate; long finish (80% Tempranillo, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon)
4/12/2014, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 97 points -
By Richard Jennings
(Bodegas Vega-Sicilia Ribera del Duero Único) Bricked medium dark red violet color; rich, evocative, dried berry, mushroom, autumnal, woodsy, tart nose; youthful, rich, complex, dried berry, tart black fruit, berry palate with medium acidity; long finish 96+ points
4/8/2011, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 96 points -
By Richard Jennings
(Bodegas Vega-Sicilia Ribera del Duero Único) Vega Sicilia Unico vertical dinner: blackberry, black fruit and dill pickle (American oak) nose; tight, tart blackberry and black fruit palate with high acidity; medium-plus finish
4/26/2008, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 93 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage1989
- TypeRed
- ProducerBodegas Vega-Sicilia
- VarietyTempranillo Blend
- DesignationÚnico
- Vineyardn/a
- CountrySpain
- RegionCastilla y León
- SubRegionn/a
- AppellationRibera del Duero
- Display optionsDefault
- UPC/EAN Code097985152435, 8420342001633, 8436014243027, 8436014243287
1/22/2024 - Henman Likes this wine: 92 Points
At Rare wine dinner (Muru). Funky and red fruity notes on the nose. Medium bodied, smooth and silky, showing subtle mellow red fruit with umami/funky notes and smooth and almost resolved tannins. This was nicely developed.
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8/13/2023 - BradE wrote:
Another good vs great bottle of the 89 Unico. (It can be great.)
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3/31/2023 - melvinyeowq wrote: 96 Points
Beat the '90 Latour: My contribution. Echoing what PCLIN said, I never had a Unico that moved me but I put the bottle in the capable hands of Dibbs who gave it the ideal preparation, i.e. five hours of air, for it to show wonderfully.
This was the first wine served and it was roaring from the start. Incredibly seductive nose that rivalled the best Burgs or Piedmont - so lifted and floral at the same time with a distinct roasted coffee note. Such a youthful palate that it could have passed off as a wine half its age, silky and pure dark red fruits but with a firm backbone. I value the nose and texture as the most important characteristics in wines and this scored full marks for both in my book. Did fade slightly towards the end of dinner though. Brilliant wine.
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3/31/2023 - Dibbs Likes this wine: 97 Points
Beat the 1990 Latour: Group’s and my WOTN. We had two Unico skeptics in the group and by the end of the night, we had two new converts. The 89 is drinking absolutely beautifully with a flirty Burgundian elegance. What it might lack in concentration vs the Latour it more than made up with its finesse and an absolute knockout of a nose. With higher acidity than the Bordeaux’s, more red fruited and sexy, it defies classification and stands as a truly singular wine that delivers year after year.
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3/31/2023 - pclin wrote: 96 Points
Single blind. Co WOTN with ‘90 Latour. This had the most explosive nose of all the wines tonight, I confidently guessed Dujac CldR without taking a sip initially, lol. Had never been moved by any Unico previously despite many encounters, this was a first. Good length and depth with years to go. Great showing tonight.
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