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Anthony Gismondi on Wine
Vega Sicilia Unicotext
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Vega Sicilia Unico 1996

Ribera del Duero, Castilla-Leon, SpainMeaty, spicy, tobacco, peppery, saddle leather, sandalwood, black olive, chocolate, mineral, vanilla aromas. Rich, round, elegant but dry palate with light grainy tannins. Vanilla, black cherry, peppery, meaty, smoky, chocolate, orange, mineral, tobacco, olive flavours. Finish is long and fine with intense orange peel, plum and smoky leather flavours. Acidity is still lively with some tannins to shed. Needs another 10 years. Great complexity. Bravo tempranillo.Tasted: 16 September 2008Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$432.00750mlspecialty listing
Producer: Bodegas Vega SiciliaDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits
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Grape: Tempranillo/Tinto Fino/Tinta del Toro/AragonezCSPC: 394254UPC: 00097985065797