Vega Sicilia Unico 1989

James Suckling: What an inviting nose of roasted coffee, cardamom, balsamic, blackberries, figs and spice box. It’s full-bodied with ripe, powerful tannins. Compact, with excellent intensity. Lots of power here and it’s still youthful. 80% tempranillo and 20% cabernet sauvignon. 98/100 (2022)

Falstaff: Kräftiges Rubingranat, zarter Orangerand. Ansprechende dunkle Beerenfrucht, reife Zwetschken, ein Hauch von Lakritze, feine Kräuterwürze, Nuancen von Zimt. Elegant, saftiger, feiner Körper, angenehme Kirschenfrucht, gut eingebundene Tannine, harmonisch, zarte Extraktsüße, ein kräftiger Speisenbegleiter mit mineralischem Nachhall, reife Waldbeerenfrucht im Rückgeschmack, lagerfähiger Wein mit weiterer Zukunft. 94/100 (2013)

Parker: The happy, juicy and ripe 1989 Único was produced with 80% Tinto Fino and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and despite having only 13.5% alcohol, it feels more Mediterranean, coming through as a charming Único with a developed nose that reveals hints of mushrooms and a profile of a hedonistic and sensual vintage, quite relaxed. 2,632 magnums produced. Artwork by Cuixart. 95/100 (2023)