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Iron Gate Fine Wine Auction

Tue, Sep 16, 2025 10:00AM EDT - Tue, Sep 23, 2025 08:00PM EDT
  • 2012
  • Red
  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo
  • Ribera del Duero
  • Ribera del Duero
  • Castilla y Leon
  • Spain
  • 750ml
Lot 1159

2012 Vega Sicilia Unico Ribera del Duero - 1 bottle(s)-750ml

Estimate: CAD$500 - CAD$700

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CAD$100,000 CAD$10,000

This lot is comprised of 1 bottle(s) of 2012 Vega Sicilia Unico Ribera del Duero - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $500 - $700 with a reserve of $360. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11670.

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A remarkable collection featuring wines from Italy's top producers, this consignor acquired his bottles through various agents and retailers. Stored in optimal conditions at the Fine Wine Reserve, a professional wine storage facility.

The score for 2012 Vega Sicilia Unico Ribera del Duero is 95 from Robert Parker and the tasting note - The 2012 Único from magnum showed less ripe tannins in the context of other vintages like 2014 or 2004, as the year was very warm and dry and the plants got blocked and the tannins didn't ripen perfectly. There is a little more alcohol, and it's powerful but will always have a bit of rusticity. 3,537 magnums were filled in June 2018. Vega Sicilia has increased the capacity in oak vats—they have 40,000 liters more. They produce between 235,000 and 300,000 bottles per year depending on the vintage. Additional scores for the wine in this lot - Tim Atkin, MW 98 points , James Suckling 97 points .