vega sicilia unico gran reserva 2012 ribera del duero

the wine unico reserva 2012 ribera del duero is a red wine from the vega sicilia estate. it is an exceptional wine from one of the most renowned wineries in spain. produced from a blend of tempranillo and cabernet sauvignon grapes. the estate is located in valbuena de duero, a municipality of valladolid. unico reserva 2012 ribera del duero the unico reserva 2012 ribera del duero has a deep, intense color, with a ruby red hue. on the nose, the wine is complex and layered, with aromas of black cherry, blackberry and currant, as well as notes of leather, tobacco and spices. on the palate, the wine is full-bodied and rich, with flavors of black fruits, vanilla and toast. the tannins are firm and well structured, offering a long and satisfying finish. this wine has excellent aging potential, and can be kept for many years to come. considered one of the best vintages of recent years, it is highly sought after by collectors and amateurs. vega sicilia, the prestige of spain the emblematic and world-famous cuvée of vega sicilia. vega sicilia is to ribera del duero what romanée-conti is to burgundy and petrus to bordeaux: a unique myth. of the nearly 1,000 hectares that make up the vega sicilia estate, 210 are devoted to the cultivation of vines, where 19 types of soil coexist, divided into a total of 64 plots with very specific characteristics. in the extraordinary management of these soils, the influence of the river duero and the passage of time were vital. 40 of these hectares are used to produce unico, whose aging, with a minimum of 10 years between oak and bottle, is one of the longest in the european union. they use new and used 225 litre french and american oak barrels and 22,000 litre wooden vats. the construction of the wines is long and complex, but at the same time, it is a wonderful period where, as time passes, the wines flourish and develop. it gains in infinite nuances, precision, texture and depth. few spanish wines can claim such a potential for ageing. this historic vintage is silky and elegant on the palate, in an inimitable style. what activities to do around vega sicilia? if you visit vega sicilia, you should not miss the city of valladolid, which has an interesting historical center of medieval origin, with several architectural wonders, important museums and a delicious gastronomy based on the "pinchos", among others. lla plaza mayor, located in the heart of the city and one of the most beautiful places to see in valladolid. this arcaded square, which was a market square before the middle ages, has several highlights such as the city hall, the zorilla theatre and the statue of count ansúrez. the plaza de san pablo, several historic buildings, such as the royal palace and the palace of pimentel, but none of them can overshadow the spectacular gothic facade of the church of san pablo. the decorative details of its façade and portico, both in the elizabethan gothic style, are full of sculptures and flanked by two towers. the cathedral, another of the buildings to see absolutely in valladolid in a day. in herrerian and baroque style, the cathedral of nuestra señora de la asunción de valladolid is known as "la inconclusa" (the unfinished) because its construction was not completed due to economic problems and its large dimensions. count ansúrez is buried, we recommend climbing the 75 meters of the only tower - the other has collapsed - to enjoy the best views of the historic center.