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Torre De Ona Rioja Reserva Finca Martelo 2015
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$33.19
Part of the La Rioja Alta group since 1995, Torre de Oña in Rioja Alavesa has divided its vineyards into subplots,...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 1995
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$571.62
It is the Vega Sicilia flagship. The qualities of the Tempranillo and cabernet sauvignon in different proportions are...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 1996
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$699.94
Pablo Alvarez quipped that in 1996, the growing season was so benevolent, that the winemaker was not even necessary!...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2000
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$468.22
In the absence of a 2001 Unico, Vega Sicilia has re-released the 2000 Unico which I reviewed in Issue 189. The 2000...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2003
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$768.21
It is the Vega Sicilia flagship. The qualities of the Tempranillo and cabernet sauvignon in different proportions are...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2004
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$382.95
Lightly baked and hinting at raisin and fine herbs, the bouquet on this benchmark Spanish red enfolds aromas of...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2004
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$382.95
Lightly baked and hinting at raisin and fine herbs, the bouquet on this benchmark Spanish red enfolds aromas of...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2005
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$409.95
Saturated ruby. Explosively perfumed aromas of fresh ripe red fruits, floral oils, pipe tobacco and incense take on...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2006
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$399.28
Incredibly floral and beautiful with dark berry, spice, cedar and mint. Chinese plums. Asian spices. Bark. Tea. Full...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2007
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$399.94
They have kept 2005 and 2006 for now, and they are releasing the 2007 Único from a lighter vintage that is...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2008
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$395.95
A style on its own, redolent of olive, cacao, sweet spice, truffle. Unique. Smooth velvety texture, showing gradually...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2009
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$397.28
The elevage is complex, building from smaller barrels to larger barrels over a period of six years, finishing in...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2010
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$428.62
This is still very tight and closed with so much depth and beauty. The linear line to this is very vertical and draws...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$456.93
This is still very tight and closed with so much depth and beauty. The linear line to this is very vertical and draws...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2011
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$394.95
Very ripe with plum, spice and dried-flower aromas, as well as chocolate, fresh flowers and sandalwood. Coffee and...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2012
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$368.35
Berry, smoke, violet and sandalwood aromas follow through to a full, layered palate that shows super polished tannins...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2013
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$350.61
Rich and savory at first, with hints of leather, mesquite smoke and fresh earth that transition to underscore the...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2014
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$387.45
It is the Vega Sicilia flagship. The qualities of the Tempranillo and cabernet sauvignon in different proportions are...
Tempranillo Zinfandel 750ml
There are plenty of notable native Spanish grapes which have made a big impression on the wine world at large, but none are as renowned or as widely loved as the Tempranillo varietal. This black skinned grape has been used for wine making for centuries, with several ancient civilizations noticing the fact that it is highly versatile and holds some delicious flavors and aromas, perfect for those looking for a powerful yet elegant grape for their wines. Tempranillo often causes winemakers some trouble, however, as it is highly susceptible to many diseases. Despite this, plenty continue to persevere with this varietal, as it is perfect for producing delicious and complex single variety and blended wines, packed full of classic Spanish flavors and plenty of aromatic and intense surprises.
The precise origins of what became known as the Zinfandel grape variety are uncertain, although it has clear genetic equivalents in both Puglia and Croatia. However, when it was brought to the New World in the mid 19th century, it became known as the Zinfandel, and has been consistently popular and widely grown ever since. These very dark and very round grapes have a remarkably high sugar content, resulting in relatively high levels of alcohol in the wines they are made into, with bottles often displaying as much as fifteen percent. What makes the Zinfandel such an interesting grape, though, is the fact that the flavors produced by this varietal vary considerably depending on the climate they are grown in. In cooler valley regions, the Zinfandel grapes result in wines which hold strong flavors of tart and sweet fruits; raspberry, redcurrant and sweet cherry, held in a very smooth and silky liquid. Conversely, warmer regions result in more complex and spicy notes, including anise, pepper and hedgerow berries.