1987 Vega-Sicilia Único

This vintage carries both the gravitas and restraint that make Único one of the world’s most revered wines. Aromas open with sappy raspberry, game and spice, hinting at dried roses, chocolate orange and plum, all woven with tobacco, smoke and earthy complexity. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied with firm, harmonious tannins and a tangy, refreshing acidity that gives shape to the dark fruit, gentle liquorice and cooked meat notes, finishing long, lifted and nuanced. There’s an energetic, almost bracing delineation here that keeps it dynamic even at maturity, the kind of wine that evolves beautifully with time in the glass and in the cellar.

For when: you want history in a bottle and patience rewarded.
Pairs with: roasted lamb, game birds, aged cheeses, or rich mushroom ragout.

Vega-Sicilia’s Único is the flagship wine of one of Spain’s most iconic estates in Ribera del Duero, traditionally matured for nearly a decade before release to build both structure and depth. The 1987 vintage remains harmoniously balanced between ripe Tempranillo fruit and the savoury, old-world complexity that comes with extended ageing.

Bottle number: 0042875