Vega Sicilia...

Spain's most famous and important wine estate is located at Valbuena del Duero, 30 km east of the ancient university town of Valladolid. The northern boundary of the estate is marked by the main road that runs along the left bank of the Duero (Douro) river - these rich soils are planted with vegetables rather than vines. The top of the hills are left to sheep, but in between are the vineyards, on north-facing slopes at altitudes of 750-800m above sea level.

The climate here is extreme continental, with very hot summers and cold winters; frost is a risk from October to the end of May. Rainfall is a modest 500mm per year. Most significantly, there is a wide variation in temperature between day and night - as much as 30°C - which allows the vines some respite even in Midsummer, and maximises levels of colour, aroma and flavour in the ripening grapes.

Valbuena 2003
Bin No	FMV/502	Size	1 x 75cl	Price	£85.00
Powerful and clean entrance, opulent with significant tannic structure but not predominant. It’s long, balsamic and mineral. Ending fresh and wide with touch of menthol and thyme very typical in Vega Sicilia.

Unico 1998
Bin No	FMV/506	Size	1 x 75cl	Price	£185.00
From its colour till its palate Unico is based on the elegance and complexity. It’s distinctly expresses its origins with its balsam and menthol tones resulting from a fresh harvest with a slow ending ripeness. Powerful entrance, then present but not aggressive, complex and persistent flavour ending.