Parker about Unico Ribera del Duero 2012
The 2012 Único is released 10 years after the harvest. They produced it with the grapes from 40 of the 210 hectares of vineyards they have, with a total of 55 separate plots and 19 different soils. It's mostly 95% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes that are cooled down for 24 hours and then fermented in oak vats with indigenous yeasts. Malolactic fermentation was in stainless steel and the aging in 225-liter oak barrels and 20,000-liter oak vats for a long time as this was bottled in June 2018. 2012 is a concentrated year, warm and dry with some rain at the end of September that helped the end of the ripening process of healthy grapes with lots of color and ripe tannins. The wine has a ripe nose, with intoxicating notes of black fruit, fresh meat and blood, a spicy touch from the American oak and an earthy twist. It's a voluptuous and decadent vintage for Vega Sicilia, for those that favor years like 2006, a bit atypical, or 1999. The wine finished with 14.5% alcohol, a pH of 3.88 and 5.1 grams of acidity (tartaric). 88,188 bottles, 3,537 magnums, 328 double magnums, 55 imperials and five Salmanazar produced.
Description
Land | Spain |
Region | Ribera del Duero |
Rebsorten | Tempranillo 95%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5% |
Alkoholgehalt | 14.00% |
Füllstand | high fill |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | FINCA VEGA SICILIA 47359 Valbuena de Duero - Valladolid - Spain |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Do not decant 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2024 - 2035 |
Parker Punkte | 96 |
Jahrgang | 2012 |
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Unico Ribera del Duero 2012

The color of the Vega Sicilia Unico Ribera del Duero 2012 is a deep, impenetrable cherry red, reflecting its intensity and concentration.
The bouquet is breathtakingly complex and deep. It unfolds an impressive array of aromas, led by ripe black fruits such as black cherries and blackberries. These are complemented by notes of spices, cedarwood, tobacco, and a hint of dark chocolate. Each fragrance is precisely and harmoniously balanced, lending the wine exceptional elegance.
On the palate, the Vega Sicilia Unico Ribera del Duero 2012 reveals an incomparable richness and depth. The tannins are silky yet powerful, giving the wine remarkable structure and smoothness. The dark fruit aromas continue seamlessly, accompanied by a precise acidity that lends the wine freshness and vitality. The finish is long and impressive.