The iconic wine from Vega Sicilia is made up predominantly of 97% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. The vines are planted on various plots on the Ribera slopes that benefit from more than 19 different soil types. The wine ages for close to 10 years in wood and bottle. A mix of American and French oak is used to create a wine with concentration and finesse. The 2013 was cooler than the 2012 and the wine has an elegance and vibrancy. Complex nose of poached plums, dark cherries, tea leaves, graphite, milk chocolate and a touch of caramel. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm yet creamy tannins.