Vega Sicilia, Unico, 2006

Spain's Petrus, as it is frequently touted: Vega Sicilia ranks amongst Spain's finest, and helped solidify their position with fine wine, being the only Spanish wine to date which has landed a spot on the Liv-Ex Power 100. They are a winery so committed to viticulture, that they even have residencies, a chapel, and a school on site for their staff and families. 'Unico' is their flagship wine, and one which possesses such depth that it has come to define what Duero wine can be! This 100 point scoring 2006 vintage displays in full grandeur exactly why, a beautiful elixir of dark berry, plum, cedar, sandalwood, cassia bark, black tea, mint, and more. Super ripe, balanced tannins, and a deep glittery acidity in the background.