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Vega Sicila Unico from Ribera del Duero Spain 1982



Perfect lamb with the perfect wine. What more can be said? this Spanish flagship from the the Duero valley (on its way to Portugal) was just fantastic. 27 years old, but still keeping strong with beautiful flavours of earth, dried fruit and "Bordeaux" smell, just wonderful! All the tough tannins had gone, vapourated and only a soft smooth elegant taste matching both the lamb and the risotto was left.
The price, I really don't know cause, its just expensive, very expensive, but oh so wonderful complex and good, but when you dont pay who cares?
As U2 puts it: Its a beautiful day or shall I say night rather...

Vega Sicilia Unico 1982 P+++ because once in your life time the king of Spain should be sampled......


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