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Unico Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Blend

9.52207 ratings
9.5610 pro ratings
Ribera del Duero, Castilla y León, Spain
Tempranillo Blend
Duck, Pasta, Beans & Peas, Goose, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Game, Baking Spices, Herbs, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Venison, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Onion, Chicken, Veal, Paella
Top Notes For
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

8.2

Unfortunately, it was totally oxidated, which is weird but these wines from the 1990s don’t seem to have the longevity of the wines from the 1960s or even 1970s. This bottle in particular was always kept on its side in cool dark basements not totally temperature controlled, but in no way you should have suffered or had a problem and the cork was perfectly fine when extracted so it seems to me like the cork was a good quality cork. #premox #vegasicilia #riberadelduero

Unfortunately, it was totally oxidated, which is weird but these wines from the 1990s don’t seem to have the longevity of the wines from the 1960s or even 1970s. This bottle in particular was always kept on its side in cool dark basements not totally temperature controlled, but in no way you should have suffered or had a problem and the cork was perfectly fine when extracted so it seems to me like the cork was a good quality cork. #premox #vegasicilia #riberadelduero

Jul 16th, 2026
Brian S

Amazing bottle. 10 years of bottle aging.

Amazing bottle. 10 years of bottle aging.

May 14th, 2026
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 1995 | topnotch, a treat. Paired with a Tournedos, sheer perfection. First impression: truffle! Layers of other impressions: tobacco, leather, porcini. Is drinking at its prime now | at Bistro C | Thanks @Liselotte Brouwers just as old as the wine…

Vintage 1995 | topnotch, a treat. Paired with a Tournedos, sheer perfection. First impression: truffle! Layers of other impressions: tobacco, leather, porcini. Is drinking at its prime now | at Bistro C | Thanks @Liselotte Brouwers just as old as the wine…

Aug 29th, 2025
Lee Pitofsky

2000 Unico is drinking very well but still so young. The millennium vintage will live forever.

2000 Unico is drinking very well but still so young. The millennium vintage will live forever.

Jun 29th, 2025
jesus g

Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards

10

2010 Way better!

2010 Way better!

May 19th, 2025
Lee Pitofsky

A top vintage for Unico, and one to live forever, 04 is in an amazing spot, decadently layered and hedonistic with an impeccable balance of both power and elegance. The palate is expansive, silky and rich with melting tannins and massive length. A stellar Unico.

A top vintage for Unico, and one to live forever, 04 is in an amazing spot, decadently layered and hedonistic with an impeccable balance of both power and elegance. The palate is expansive, silky and rich with melting tannins and massive length. A stellar Unico.

Dec 15th, 2024
Conrad Green

Soft around the edges. Hints of tobacco and tar. Lovely presence

Soft around the edges. Hints of tobacco and tar. Lovely presence

Nov 19th, 2024
Conrad Green

Gorgeous fruit. Great balance and acidity. Goat resolved oak with red cherry. Pretty and long

Gorgeous fruit. Great balance and acidity. Goat resolved oak with red cherry. Pretty and long

Nov 19th, 2024
Conrad Green

bright and light. Haunting fruit. Good acidity and presence.

bright and light. Haunting fruit. Good acidity and presence.

Nov 19th, 2024
Conrad Green

beautiful and precise. Fresh plummy fruit with floral edges and a hint of vanilla. Clear and long. Profound.

beautiful and precise. Fresh plummy fruit with floral edges and a hint of vanilla. Clear and long. Profound.

Nov 19th, 2024