Spanish Icons: Vega Sicilia, Unico

Vega Sicilia, Unico, Ribera del Duero

First vintage: 1915

The fact that Vega Sicila became, in 2024, the first Spanish winery to lead Liv-ex’s Power 100 ranking is mostly due to the enduring and increasing investment appeal of its flagship wine, Unico (Spanish for ‘unique’).

With origins dating back to 1864, Vega Sicilia was founded by Don Eloy Lecanda y Chaves, who brought cuttings from Bordeaux to add to the local Tinto Fino (Tempranillo).

The blending of the indigenous and imported grapes has since become the estate’s signature.

Scroll down for the vintage of Vega Sicilia Unico to try before you die

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