{"product_id":"vega-sicilia-unico-2013-1","title":"Vega Sicilia Unico 2013","description":"\u003cp\u003eVega Sicilia Único 2013 is a refined expression of the estate’s flagship Ribera del Duero wine, standing out for its freshness, finesse and precision in a challenging, rain-affected vintage. Made from 97% Tinto Fino and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, it shows how Único can rise above the character of a particular year rather than simply follow regional norms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2013 is aromatic and floral, with a more subtle, expressive profile than the denser 2012. Its palate is fresh and balanced, with fine tannins, silky texture and a precise, lingering finish. The vintage’s elegance is especially apparent here: the wine is less about sheer concentration and more about detail and poise.\n\nThe supplied tasting notes do not specify its appearance. Its structure and extended maturation suggest that it can develop further in bottle; decanting before serving can help reveal its aromas in the meantime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2013 vintage was notably rainy and complex. Vega Sicilia harvested relatively quickly to reduce the risk of botrytis, prioritising freshness over waiting for greater concentration. The wine was aged first in 225-litre barrels and then in 22,000-litre oak vats before bottling in June 2019. The available information identifies the wine with Ribera del Duero but does not provide further vineyard or soil details. Production totalled 76,476 bottles, 3,658 magnums and a small number of larger formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe at around 16–18°C, allowing the wine to open gradually in the glass; a careful decant of about an hour is a sensible starting point. Its fine tannins and freshness make it a natural match for roast lamb, grilled or braised beef, and game dishes. Choose preparations with savoury depth rather than heavy sweetness or sharp acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVega Sicilia is one of Spain’s most celebrated wine estates, and Único is its signature bottling. The wine is renowned for its distinctive style and long maturation, while the estate’s work in Ribera del Duero has helped establish the region’s reputation for age-worthy fine wine. In 2013, the producer’s restrained approach to a difficult harvest resulted in an especially elegant and expressive Único.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vega Sicilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55187185172817,"sku":"PS-16098888352124","price":463.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/vega-sicilia-unico-2013-0.png?v=1791231833","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/vega-sicilia-unico-2013-1","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}