Reserva Especial (blend 1990,1991,1996)
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This extraordinary multi-vintage blend is built for the ages and is typically best enjoyed between 15 to 40 years from its commercial release, showing magnificent evolution and freshness.
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Roasted milk-fed lamb (Lechazo), grilled prime cuts of dry-aged beef, and slow-braised wild venison.
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Vega Sicilia's Reserva Especial is a legendary tribute to a bygone Spanish winemaking tradition, where estates created a master blend of their finest vintages to achieve a wine of ultimate complexity, consistency, and longevity. This specific, highly coveted release seamlessly weaves together the power and elegance of three exceptional years: 1990, 1991, and 1996. Crafted primarily from old-vine Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) with a small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon grown on the clay-limestone slopes of Valbuena de Duero, this non-vintage masterpiece bypasses the constraints of a single growing season. Instead, it showcases the pinnacle of the estate's meticulous wood-aging philosophy, having spent years transitioning through a sequence of large oak vats, new barrels, and seasoned casks to achieve a seamless harmony of dark fruit, leather, tobacco, and mineral-driven acidity.
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Established in 1864 by Eloy Lecanda y Chaves in Valbuena de Duero, Valladolid, Spain, Vega Sicilia stands as the most prestigious and historic estate in the Ribera del Duero region. Now owned and meticulously managed by the Álvarez family, the winery is globally revered for its uncompromising dedication to traditional, ultra-long oak aging regimes that yield wines of unparalleled complexity and longevity. The estate's signature red wines, primarily crafted from Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) alongside small percentages of Cabernet Sauvignon, are epitomized by the legendary 'Unico'—which is aged for a decade or more before release—and the highly acclaimed 'Valbuena 5°'. This rigorous production philosophy, blending deep-rooted Spanish heritage with meticulous vineyard management along the Duero River, solidifies Vega Sicilia's status as an icon of fine wine.