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Unico Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Blend

9.5133 ratings
9.444 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
Ara Aslanian

Out of Magnum - magnificent!

Out of Magnum - magnificent!

Dec 22nd, 2019
Conrad Green

Mint and deep blue fruit. Succulent and delicious. Rounded and rich. Great stuff.

Mint and deep blue fruit. Succulent and delicious. Rounded and rich. Great stuff.

Jun 23rd, 2019
Bill Bender

Also showing extremely young but the classy lines are evident. Deep, dense and powerful with a mollifying cushion of silky welcoming dark fruit.

Also showing extremely young but the classy lines are evident. Deep, dense and powerful with a mollifying cushion of silky welcoming dark fruit.

May 19th, 2019
Claus Bentin

One of The greatest!!!
1994!!!

One of The greatest!!!
1994!!!

Jan 5th, 2019
Andrew S

Fantastic tonight. Great depth of fruit- more reds with some citrus accents, leather, menthol/dill impressive length.

Fantastic tonight. Great depth of fruit- more reds with some citrus accents, leather, menthol/dill impressive length.

Sep 14th, 2017
Shana Wall

#VegaSicilia #Unico #1994 This is officially my favorite bottle of wine that I've ever tasted. Black Cherry, Tangy Blackberry, Cassis, Clove, herbaceous, Big Acidity, endlessly layered. It almost changed with each sip over the course of 2 hours. Became spicier as it opened up in the decanter. This wine has a long life ahead of it still... I drank this with (my favorite) Mexican Food from @CasaVega Cheese Enchiladas, guacamole, chips & salsa... & it paired Beautifully!! A moment I won't forget... I'm in love❤️ #DrinkThis

#VegaSicilia #Unico #1994 This is officially my favorite bottle of wine that I've ever tasted. Black Cherry, Tangy Blackberry, Cassis, Clove, herbaceous, Big Acidity, endlessly layered. It almost changed with each sip over the course of 2 hours. Became spicier as it opened up in the decanter. This wine has a long life ahead of it still... I drank this with (my favorite) Mexican Food from @CasaVega Cheese Enchiladas, guacamole, chips & salsa... & it paired Beautifully!! A moment I won't forget... I'm in love❤️ #DrinkThis

1 person found it helpfulApr 11th, 2016
Kenneth Korsbæk

Just drinking so Well now, smooth pure and integrated. a true pleasure

Just drinking so Well now, smooth pure and integrated. a true pleasure

1 person found it helpfulMar 3rd, 2016
Andrew S

Blackberry/ dark cherries, dill, cedar, citrus accents, leather. Great.

Blackberry/ dark cherries, dill, cedar, citrus accents, leather. Great.

Feb 6th, 2017
Andrew S

Blackberry, cedar, beautiful balance and strength. Wow.

Blackberry, cedar, beautiful balance and strength. Wow.

Nov 18th, 2016