Vega Sicilia - Unico 2009 (3000ml) St. Joseph

Vega Sicilia - Unico 2009 (3000ml) St. JosephThe bedrock is schistous: the same rock that underlies the Port vineyards of the Douro further downstream. The topsoil is chalk based, very pale and quite sandy. Critical Acclaim JS98 James Suckling The elevage is complex, building from smaller barrels to larger barrels over a period of six years, finishing in larger vats. Then four years in bottle. Non sequential releasing with the 2005 and 2006 being released after the 2007 and 2008. This 2009 has

“We require the absolute highest standards in tending to our vineyards

with the assistance of loyal and enthusiastic team

The yield is low : 35 hl/ha

This new cuvée mixes five clones from the biodynamic estate vineyards

Vineyard: Sangiacomo - Roberts Road Vineyard

a touch of spice and a bitter plum twist on the finish

capturing the elegant and racy characteristics of steep

Since 1997

The Classique acts as an annual celebration of our work

The Barberani brothers practice immaculate

~Winemaker’s Notes

Varietal Riesling