Vega Sicilia

  • Ribera del Duero, Spain
Vega Sicilia

The venerable Vega Sicilia, Spain’s most famous winery 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 between the river bank and the hilltops are some of Spain’s most prized vineyards, on north-facing slopes at altitudes of 750-800m above sea level.

Care begins in the vineyards. Neither chemical fertilizers nor herbicides are used, but organic compost will be added if the vines are suffering unduly. This way, the high average age of the vineyards is maintained. The combination of old vines and severe pruning limits yields, which are further reduced by strict selection at harvest time. The altitude and cold nights delay ripening, and Vega Sicilia only harvest when the grapes are truly ready, which means late October or even November on occasion. Picking is by hand, and the crop is transported to the bodega in small creates so as to arrive in perfect condition.

Image Producer PRODUCT Description Country / Region

DB2608-18
Organic
Vega Sicilia Valbuena
2018
Tempranillo
96% Tinto Fino and 4% Merlot. Grapes were cold soaked for 3-4 days and fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel; malolactic...
Spain

DB2609-13
Organic
Vega Sicilia Unico
2013
Tempranillo
97% Tinto Fino and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. 2013 was a very rainy and complicated vintage, and the harvest had to be done quickly so botrytis...
Spain

DB2910-23
Organic
JS:99 TA:98 WA:97 WS:97
Vega Sicilia Unico Reserva Especial R23 Tempranillo
ALSO AVAILABLE IN MAGNUMS This is a non-vintage Vega Sicilia that pays tribute to tradition. Unico Reserva Especial authentically reflects...
Spain