I had an opportunity to open and share a 1990 Vega Sicilica Unicorn with my parents tonight. I bought this from auction. Upon receiving the bottle, I was really impressed with the fill – I was near top neck. I’ve included a photo of the bottle next to my bottle of Unico 2010 for comparison of the fill.
Opened at cellar temp with a Durand – the cork was a pleasure to remove. No mold noted until the capsule.
Poured a small sample that was a lovely deep garnet in color. Really nice looking. The aroma was blasting out of the glass. Flowers and red fruits on the nose. Upon tasting the sample, it was over the top sour cherry with acid and tannins on finish.
I left the bottle open for about 30 mins and then decanted off sediment for about an hour and then poured three glasses. The nose was developing to dark fruit (plum), and the finish was a balance of acid and tannins, with the tannins just slightly winning. Sour cherry on the finish along with red fruits.
Medium bodied – and balanced. Really a pleasure to drink and share.
by southside_jim
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This is a banger! Unico is definitely on my “must try” list. I have a 1983 but haven’t popped the cork yet. Thanks for the notes!