Name: VEGA SICILIA COSECHA UNICO 1981
SKU: RARE-013
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VEGA SICILIA COSECHA UNICO 1981

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R19500,00

WHY IS IT SPECIAL?

Vega Sicilia Único is considered Spain’s greatest and most age-worthy wine, often compared to First Growth Bordeaux.
The 1981 vintage was aged for over 20 years in barrel and bottle before release, a hallmark of Único’s unique ageing process.
It is a collector’s treasure, with bottles from top vintages fetching high prices at auctions.

REVIEWS/AWARDS

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate: 96/100
Wine Spectator: 95/100
James Suckling: 96/100

TASTING NOTES:

Nose: Dried red and black fruit, leather, tobacco, cedar, vanilla, truffle, and earthy spice

Palate: Full-bodied yet elegant, with velvety tannins, well-integrated oak, and flavours of dark cherries, plums, liquorice, balsamic, and cigar box notes

Finish: The finish is long, harmonious, and persistent, echoing layers of dark chocolate, graphite, and earthy minerality, leaving a lasting impression of sophistication, depth, and rarity.

Ageing Potential: 40–50 years (still drinking well, with tertiary complexity at its peak)

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Food Pairing

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The Vega Sicilia Único 1981 is one of Spain’s most legendary and collectable wines, produced in the Ribera del Duero region. Crafted primarily from Tempranillo with small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon, it is the estate’s flagship wine, renowned for its elegance, complexity, and unparalleled ageing potential. This vintage represents a historic expression of Ribera del Duero’s terroir and the meticulous craftsmanship of one of the world’s most prestigious wineries.

For collectors:
A historic and rare vintage, cellar-worthy for decades, the 1981 Vega Sicilia Único is a symbol of Spanish winemaking excellence — a masterpiece that combines power, elegance, and timeless sophistication.

Food Pairing

Pairs exquisitely with aged ribeye or sirloin, braised lamb, venison, or rich stews, as well as mature hard cheeses like Manchego or Parmigiano-Reggiano. Its elegance and structure elevate complex, flavour-forward dishes.