Bodegas Vega Sicilia Único 2004

«Moving on to the big guns, the 2004 àšnico is truly spectacular, in line with the 1970 and 1994. It's a blend of 87% Tempranillo and 13% Cabernet Sauvignon. àšnico has a unique long aging, in the case of the 2004: 15 months in 20,000-liter vats, 25 months in new barrels, 17 months in used barrels and a further 26 months in the big oak vats. It has complex notes of tobacco, cedar wood and blackberries and shows very good balance between power and elegance as well as perfect ripeness. It has a similar profile to the 1994, but there's 10 years» difference in experience and technical knowledge. There is nuance - there is detail, filigree, balance, harmony and complexity. There is a fine texture. In short, it is a great, world-class wine, a superb vintage for àšnico.»

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