Unico, der Einzige, ist nicht nur einer der größten Klassiker unter den spanischen Weinen, er zählt zu den größten Rotweinen der Welt. Unico ist das 'absolut andere' Genusserlebnis. Subtil, fein und vielschichtig enthüllt er nach und nach die delikaten würzigen und balsamischen Nuancen seiner langen Reife in unterschiedlichsten Gebinden (großes Holz, neues und gebrauchtes Barrique und schließlich Verfeinerung in der  Flasche). Die Frucht liefern die Trauben, Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) von alten Reben, der traditionell mit einem kleinen Anteil Cabernet Sauvignon ergänzt wird. 95% Tinto Fino und 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. 

Wine Advocate 
2008 was a challenging vintage in Ribera del Duero, a vintage marked by a severe frost on September 24th. The vineyards of Vega Sicilia were saved by some anti-frost burners that really made the difference. Even though, there are only some 70,000 bottles of 2008 Único, a wine that will be released around March 2016 after the 2007, and before they sell 2005 and 2006. It's a fresher, more mineral version of Vega, and very much Vega in character. It has a certain aroma that I cannot define that I also found in the 2011 Valbuena. The palate is surprisingly polished; the wine is quite accessible from now on, with fine tannins and a subtle thread of acidity going through the core. This is a lighter version of Único, but one style I like very much; it's a wine that should drink well throughout its life. A triumph for the vintage conditions.