{"id":279970,"date":"2025-06-07T19:40:33","date_gmt":"2025-06-07T19:40:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/please-the-palate-from-tokaj-to-toro-a-tasting-tour-with-vega-sicilia\/"},"modified":"2025-06-07T19:40:33","modified_gmt":"2025-06-07T19:40:33","slug":"please-the-palate-from-tokaj-to-toro-a-tasting-tour-with-vega-sicilia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=279970","title":{"rendered":"Please The Palate | From Tokaj to Toro: A Tasting Tour with Vega Sicilia"},"content":{"rendered":" \r\n<br><div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"entry_title\"><span itemprop=\"dateCreated\" class=\"date entry_date updated\">05 Jun<meta itemprop=\"interactionCount\" content=\"UserComments: 0\"\/><\/span> From Tokaj to Toro: A Tasting Tour with Vega Sicilia<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"post_info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"time\">Posted at 10:10h<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tin <a href=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate.com\/category\/wine\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Wine<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"post_author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tby\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a itemprop=\"author\" class=\"post_author_link\" href=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate.com\/author\/allison\/\">Allison Levine<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                        <span class=\"dots\"><i class=\"fa fa-square\"\/><\/span>\n        \n                <span class=\"dots\"><i class=\"fa fa-square\"\/><\/span>    \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Vega Sicilia is one of Spain\u2019s most iconic and prestigious wineries, widely regarded as a benchmark not only for Spanish wine but for fine wine worldwide. While the name is synonymous with its historic estate in Ribera del Duero, the company also owns several esteemed wineries across Spain and Hungary. I\u2019ve had the pleasure of tasting many of their wines on more than one occasion during dinners with Vega Sicilia owner Pablo \u00c1lvarez. So when I was invited to have lunch with Gonzalo Iturriaga, the renowned Technical Director and Winemaker, and taste through the portfolio, from Tokaj to Toro, I did not hesitate to accept.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33732\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate.com\/from-tokaj-to-toro-a-tasting-tour-with-vega-sicilia\/20250530_1401107687316586118613526\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/31114206\/20250530_1401107687316586118613526-e1748758079690.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,473\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.7&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Galaxy S25 Ultra&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1748613670&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1600&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0083337000044&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20250530_1401107687316586118613526\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/31114206\/20250530_1401107687316586118613526-300x139.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/31114206\/20250530_1401107687316586118613526-1024x473.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33732 size-full lazyload\" title=\"Wines of Vega Sicilia\" src=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/31114206\/20250530_1401107687316586118613526-e1748758079690.jpg\" alt=\"From Tokaj to Toro: A Tasting Tour with Vega Sicilia\" width=\"1024\" height=\"473\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/473;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Gonzalo Iturriaga began his career at a family winery in Ribera del Duero after earning a degree in Agricultural Engineering from Universidad Polit\u00e9cnica of Madrid and training as an oenologist at E.N.S.A. in Montpellier. He later became technical director at Bodegas Habla and, from 2009, served as export manager for Lamothe-Abiet in the Iberian region. Since his appointment to Vega Sicilia in 2015, Gonzalo has remained committed to uncompromising quality, collaborative teamwork, and continuous learning.<\/p>\n<p>As we sat down to lunch, Gonzalo emphasized that to understand Vega Sicilia, one must first understand history. \u201cIt\u2019s about being in the right place,\u201d he explained. \u201cAnd when you taste the grapes, you know\u2014you get concentration, power, elegance, and finesse. All of this comes from the place and the soil.\u201d He added, \u201cI taste wines from all over, and there is nothing like Vega Sicilia.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33736\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate.com\/from-tokaj-to-toro-a-tasting-tour-with-vega-sicilia\/20250530_1410448063732326682206154\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/31114231\/20250530_1410448063732326682206154-e1748758131312.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,752\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.7&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Galaxy S25 Ultra&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1748614244&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0083&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20250530_1410448063732326682206154\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/31114231\/20250530_1410448063732326682206154-300x220.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/31114231\/20250530_1410448063732326682206154-1024x752.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33736 size-full lazyload\" title=\"Gonzalo Iturriaga, Technical Director and Winemaker for Vega Sicilia\" src=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/31114231\/20250530_1410448063732326682206154-e1748758131312.jpg\" alt=\"From Tokaj to Toro: A Tasting Tour with Vega Sicilia\" width=\"1024\" height=\"752\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/752;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Vega Sicilia was established in 1864 when Don Eloy Lecanda Chaves, a Bordeaux-trained Spanish winemaker, purchased land in Ribera del Duero. He brought cuttings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Malbec from Bordeaux and planted them alongside Tempranillo, the indigenous variety of the Ribera del Duero. Vega Sicilia became a pioneer in Ribera del Duero and remained the only winery in the area from 1865 until 1927. In 1929, the winery won international acclaim at the Barcelona World\u2019s Fair.<\/p>\n<p>In 1982, the same year Ribera del Duero was granted DO status, the \u00c1lvarez family acquired the estate.. The Alvarez family is only the fourth family to own Vega Sicilia in its 100+ years and Pablo Alvarez has been at the helm since 1985. Trained as a lawyer, Pablo fell in love with wine and brought a forward-thinking philosophy to the estate. Vega Sicilia began organic practices in 1985 and planted cork trees starting in 1998. Today, the estate spans over 1,000 hectares, with 600 hectares dedicated to forest.<\/p>\n<p>Pablo \u00c1lvarez\u2019s forward-thinking vision has also expanded Vega Sicilia beyond Ribera del Duero. The family now owns or partners in several prestigious projects across Spain and Hungary: Ali\u00f3n (Ribera del Duero), Pintia (Toro), Mac\u00e1n (Rioja), and Oremus (Tokaj, Hungary). In 2018, they began acquiring vineyards in R\u00edas Baixas, leasing a winery in 2024. Their first wine from the region will debut in 2027.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1093\">As the winemaker overseeing all these estates, Gonzalo Iturriaga brings a consistent philosophy to each wine: finding the balance between structure and longevity with elegance and drinkability. At our lunch, he shared seven wines \u2013 one from each estate \u2013 that exemplify this approach.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33734\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate.com\/from-tokaj-to-toro-a-tasting-tour-with-vega-sicilia\/20250530_1250263475393440837037105\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/31114210\/20250530_1250263475393440837037105-e1748758008696.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,858\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.7&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Galaxy S25 Ultra&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1748609426&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0083&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20250530_1250263475393440837037105\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/31114210\/20250530_1250263475393440837037105-300x251.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/31114210\/20250530_1250263475393440837037105-1024x858.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33734 size-full lazyload\" title=\"Mandol\u00e1s, Tokaji, Hungary\" src=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/31114210\/20250530_1250263475393440837037105-e1748758008696.jpg\" alt=\"From Tokaj to Toro: A Tasting Tour with Vega Sicilia\" width=\"1024\" height=\"858\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/858;\"\/><\/p>\n<h2>Mandol\u00e1s, Tokaji, Hungary<\/h2>\n<p>In 1993, Vega Sicilia purchased 120 hectares of vineyards in Hungary where they produce wines under the label Oremus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mandol\u00e1s 2020 Furmint<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Best known for sweet wines, Furmint here is vinified dry. Gonzalo described the grape as \u201ccapricious.\u201d Hand-harvested grapes are fermented in stainless steel (70%) and new Hungarian oak barrels (30%). The wine bursts with minerality on the nose, followed by floral and stone fruit notes. The palate mirrors this, with vibrant acidity and a clean, lively finish. We paired it with crudo topped with plums and an umami sauce. Approx. retail: $35.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33733\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate.com\/from-tokaj-to-toro-a-tasting-tour-with-vega-sicilia\/20250530_1302006526824375839101122\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/31114207\/20250530_1302006526824375839101122-e1748758032697.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,473\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.7&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Galaxy S25 Ultra&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1748610120&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0083337000044&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20250530_1302006526824375839101122\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/31114207\/20250530_1302006526824375839101122-300x139.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/31114207\/20250530_1302006526824375839101122-1024x473.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33733 size-full lazyload\" title=\"Mac\u00e1n, Rioja\" src=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/31114207\/20250530_1302006526824375839101122-e1748758032697.jpg\" alt=\"From Tokaj to Toro: A Tasting Tour with Vega Sicilia\" width=\"1024\" height=\"473\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/473;\"\/><\/h2>\n<h2>Mac\u00e1n, Rioja<\/h2>\n<p>A partnership between Vega Sicilia and the Rothschild family, Mac\u00e1n\u2019s vineyards sit at the foot of the Sierra Cantabria. Vineyard work began in 2004; the winery was constructed between 2009 and 2016. The delay allowed them to hone the desired style.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mac\u00e1n Clasico 2018 \u2013 <\/strong>Aged 12 months in American and French oak and stainless steel, this 100% Tempranillo is juicy and vibrant, filled with dark red fruit aromas. Beginning in 2020, Grenache was introduced to the blend. Approx. retail: $45.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mac\u00e1n 2018 \u2013 <\/strong>From higher terraces and aged 18 months in French barrels and foudres, this version is more structured and complex, with spice and red fruit aromas and refined tannins. In 2020, Graciano was introduced to the blend. Approx. retail: $60.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/31235742\/20250530_1401101.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33739\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate.com\/from-tokaj-to-toro-a-tasting-tour-with-vega-sicilia\/20250530_1401101\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/31235742\/20250530_1401101.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1003,1210\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.7&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Galaxy S25 Ultra&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1748613670&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1600&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0083&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20250530_140110(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/31235742\/20250530_1401101-249x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/31235742\/20250530_1401101-849x1024.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33739 size-full lazyload\" title=\"Ali\u00f3n, Ribera del Duero and Pintia, Toro\" src=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/31235742\/20250530_1401101.jpg\" alt=\"From Tokaj to Toro: A Tasting Tour with Vega Sicilia\" width=\"1003\" height=\"1210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/31235742\/20250530_1401101.jpg 1003w, https:\/\/pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/31235742\/20250530_1401101-249x300.jpg 249w, https:\/\/pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/31235742\/20250530_1401101-849x1024.jpg 849w, https:\/\/pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/31235742\/20250530_1401101-768x927.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/31235742\/20250530_1401101-700x844.jpg 700w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1003px) 100vw, 1003px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1003px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1003\/1210;\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Ali\u00f3n, Ribera del Duero<\/h2>\n<p>A modern expression of Ribera del Duero, Ali\u00f3n uses fruit from different areas within the D.O. The secret, Gonzalo told us, is to vinify the grapes village by village and vineyard by vineyard and then make the final blend. The Ali\u00f3n is aged in a mix of barrels, concrete, foudre, and one granite egg.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ali\u00f3n 2020 \u2013 <\/strong>Aromas of wild blackberry, blackcurrant, pomegranate, and floral herbs. Intense and bold yet polished, with smooth tannins and an elegant finish. Approx. retail: $100.<\/p>\n<h2>Pintia, Toro<\/h2>\n<p>Vega Sicilia began exploring DO Toro in 1995 and began construction on the winery in 2000. As they do with each new winery, they spent time getting to know the terroir and over the years have crafted a wine that reflects elegance in a rustic area. The key, Gonzalo explained, is when the grapes are harvested. Toro is a hotter region. The vines are all bush vines and are harvested by hand. There is a very small window when the grapes should be harvested. Gonzalo calls it \u201cal dente\u201d which is just before they are fully ripe. In addition, the extraction must be delicate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pintia 2019- <\/strong>Fermented with native yeasts and aged in 75% French and 25% American oak (80% new) for 12\u201315 months. Full-bodied, concentrated, and powerful, yet balanced with spice, ripe fruit, and freshness. Approx. retail: $75.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33731\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate.com\/from-tokaj-to-toro-a-tasting-tour-with-vega-sicilia\/20250530_1350454202165761128062154\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/31114210\/20250530_1350454202165761128062154-e1748758059334.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,473\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.7&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Galaxy S25 Ultra&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1748613045&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0083337000044&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20250530_1350454202165761128062154\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/31114210\/20250530_1350454202165761128062154-300x139.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/31114210\/20250530_1350454202165761128062154-1024x473.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33731 size-full lazyload\" title=\"Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5\u00b0 and Unico\" src=\"https:\/\/pleasethepalate-bucket1.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/31114210\/20250530_1350454202165761128062154-e1748758059334.jpg\" alt=\"From Tokaj to Toro: A Tasting Tour with Vega Sicilia\" width=\"1024\" height=\"473\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/473;\"\/><\/h2>\n<h2>Vega Sicilia<\/h2>\n<p>Located in Ribera del Duero, an area known for high-elevation vineyards with hot days and cool nights\u2014ideal for structured, age-worthy red wines<\/p>\n<p><strong>Valbuena 5\u00b0 2019 \u2013 <\/strong>A younger, earlier-drinking wine named for its five years of aging before release. This vintage blends 97% Tempranillo and 3% Merlot. Aged in French and American oak before bottling. Full-bodied with dark fruit, spice, and smoky depth. Approx. retail: $175.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00danico 2013- <\/strong>The flagship wine, made only in exceptional vintages, is aptly named as it translates to \u201cunique\u201d or \u201cthe only one\u201d. The 2013 is composed of 97% Tempranillo and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon from a 40-hectare selection. The wine is aged in large and small American and French oak barrels for as much as six years and then spends three years in the bottle. Unico is not released until at least ten years after the vintage, and sometimes longer. The wine is concentrated, juicy, and complex and can age for decades to come. Approx. retail: $400.<\/p>\n<p>This lunch was more than just a tasting, it was a tour through the wines of Vega Sicilia, from the volcanic hills of Tokaj to the rugged plains of Toro. 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