Bodegas Vega Sicilia
Written By Philippa Kelly
Spain, Ribera Del Duero
Bodegas Vega Sicilia
To lovers of fine wines, Vega Sicilia needs little introduction. This is by far the most prestigious wine estate in Spain, with an almost mythical reputation for quality and rarity. The property is located 100 miles north of Madrid in the shallow Duero (Douro) river valley on the high remote plateau of Castillay Léon. The altitude is over 700 metres creating a special climate; the cold nights and hot days during the crucial ripening period in September largely contribute to the uniqueness of Vega Sicilia. In a good vintage, only about 20.000 cases of wine are made and subsequently sold on a strict al location basis.
