2013 Vega-Sicilia Unico Ribera del Duero [JS98][WA97][WS96]

Producer: Vega-Sicilia Region: Ribera del Duero, SpainVarietal: TempranilloYear: 2013  James Suckling, 98 Points  "A really elegant Unico that shows fine decadence to the notes of incense, iron, black tea, cigar box, blackberry and blue fruit. Complex, nuanced and elegant, with a tight yet precise tannin structure and an extremely long but delicate finish. Almost ethereal. A fresh delivery of the rainy vintage with an impeccable freshness and poise. This shows a more layered and “vulnerable” facade of Unico that harkens back to the more classic vintages. Already extremely drinkable now, but better after 2024."  Wine Advocate, 97 Points  "I had already tasted the 2013 Único from magnum in a vertical tasting of all the magnums ever produced and was quite impressed by it (and the still unreleased 2014 that should be available in 2024). 2013 saw a rainy harvest, and the wine is subtle, elegant and fresh, complex, silky and with precision. The wine matured in 225-liter barrels in an initial