1998 Unico

Vega Sicilia

98Average Score

Ribera del Duero / Spain

Red

The 1998 Unico is purple-colored with a complex bouquet of wood smoke, violets, Asian spices, mineral, blueberry, and assorted black fruits. This is followed by a full-bodied, dense, loaded wine with gobs of sweet fruit, great concentration, and layers of flavor. It will continue to evolve for another 5-7 years and drink well through 2040+. Feb 2008, www.robertparker.com

Jay S Miller Score: 98/100

Bts

0 Immediate | 3 Marketplace

£480.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

The Wine AdvocateScore: 98/100

Jay S MillerScore: 98/100

About The Producer

The producer

Vega Sicilia

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Product Details

Country

Spain

Region

Ribera del Duero

Sub-region

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

13.5%

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

Country

Spain

Region

Ribera del Duero

Sub-region

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

13.5%

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

Average Score

The Wine AdvocateScore: 98/100

Jay S MillerScore: 98/100