{"title":"The Wines of Vega Sicilia","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe wines of Vega Sicilia — Spain's most legendary estate. From the iconic Único Gran Reserva and Valbuena 5 of Ribera del Duero to Alión and the Toro powerhouse Pintia. A rare chance to explore the full range of a true first-growth of Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vega-sicilia-alion-ribera-del-duero-2021","title":"Vega Sicilia Alion, Ribera del Duero 2021","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pt-2\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vintage released in 2025 is the 2021 Alión, a year to remember, one of the best in recent times; it was relaxed and textbook in all senses, with snow in the beginning of the year, a mild spring disturbed only by frost in Pesquera that didn't affect other villages, a relatively cool summer that slowed things down, and the grapes ripened to perfection without rain after September. They used grapes from 13 different villages throughout the Ribera del Duero, 130 hectares. The grapes are cooled down for 24 hours, and once destemmed, they are put in the oak and stainless steel vats, where they undergo a five-day cold soak and then native fermentation through a \"pied de cuve.\" It has 14.5% alcohol, a pH of 3.81 and 4.8 grams of acidity (tartaric). It's very fresh and fruit-driven, with the balance and elegance of the cooler years, a little austere, with very elegant and polished tannins and a different quality, when the grapes ripen slowly. They believe 2024 has the potential to be like 2021, after the 2022 and 2023 vintages were a lot more challenging. This is a large production of 244,244 bottles, 7,075 magnums and some larger formats. It was bottled in June 2023. Drink 2025-2040.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e96 Pts Robert Parker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mr D Showroom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47504557113598,"sku":"653743","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/2021_Vega_Sicilia_Alion.png?v=1764007259"},{"product_id":"2020-vega-sicilia-pintia-toro-spain","title":"2020 Vega Sicilia 'Pintia', Toro, Spain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e73 in Top 100 Wines of Spain, 2024. Another combination of freshness and profoundness from Toro. Blackberries, graphite, ashtray, sandalwood, cocoa powder and dark olives on the nose. Fresh-veined, chalky tannins tighten the palate, with a nervy backbone. The tannins extend to a lengthy finish. Ripe but fresh. Drink from 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Pts James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr D Showroom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47546599506174,"sku":"619510","price":82.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/2019_Vega_Sicilia_Pintia.png?v=1764011617"},{"product_id":"vega-sicilia-unico-gran-reserva-2015-ribera-del-duero","title":"Vega Sicilia Unico Gran Reserva 2015 Ribera Del Duero","description":"\u003csection class=\"page-section page-section-xl-nopad\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rating-review-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rating-review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rating-review-details\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Spain’s best-known and beloved wines, this vintage, the 2015 Unico, like always, saw five years of aging in barrel and vat and another five years in bottle. It was bottled in May 2021. Blending 96% Tempranillo and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Vega Sicilia estate, usually from the same plots of 40+-year-old vines, it opens in expressive, juicy, lush pomegranate and dark cherry carried by supple, silky tannins and bright acidity. The length and structure are remarkable. The grapes were harvested “al dente,” when they were crisp, fresh, and juicy, perfectly ripe. There is tremendous balance between the wine’s acidity and freshness and full-bodied power. This will age 60 years and is winemaker Gonzalo Iturriaga's first vintage. Drink: 2025-2085. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 Pts Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eResponding to the heat and power of the 2015 vintage, Gonzalo Iturriaga was grateful for the 4% Cabernet Sauvignon in this blend with Tinto Fino. Firmer and denser than the 2014 release, it partners aromas of earth, tobacco leaf and dark chocolate with a palate of Asian spices, ginger, cassis and blackberry and polished tannins. A triumph over the elements. 2028-40. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98 Pts Tim Atkin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVery whole and round with a generous width on the mid-palate offset by an assertive energy, supported by vivid acid and a well-presented tannic framework. An interesting counterpoint to the more chiseled linearity of the 2014 iteration. With all elements very much in their right place, but fruit still unapologetically punchy, it'll be interesting to see how this evolves as tertiary complexity softens the primary and secondary vividness. Cocoa powder, dry tobacco leaves and seaweed hover over juicy plum, dark cherry and black olive. Very long, spicy finish with lingering tapenade and salty liquorice. Drinking Window: 2025-2050.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98 Pts Decanter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Mr D Showroom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48396785549566,"sku":"653755","price":559.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/2014VegaSiciliaUnicoGranReserva.png?v=1764485471"},{"product_id":"vega-sicilia-tinto-valbuena-5-ribera-del-duero-2019","title":"Vega Sicilia Tinto Valbuena 5 Ribera del Duero 2020","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pt-2\"\u003eExtremely perfumed with violets and a bouquet of flowers. Then there’s blue fruits such as blueberries and raspberries. Medium-bodied with beautifully crafted tannins that give a superb mouthfeel and finesse. Refinement with depth and focus. So wonderful to drink now but it will be even better in four or five years. Try in 2027.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pt-2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pt-2\"\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mr D Showroom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48496987570430,"sku":"653759","price":210.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/2020_Vega_Sicilia_Tinto_Valbuena_5.png?v=1763308455"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.mrdwine.com\/collections\/the-wines-of-vega-sicilia.oembed","provider":"Mr.D Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}