Vega Sicilia was founded in 1864, when Eloy Lecanda established a winery. He decided to experiment with the local grape variety, Tempranillo and the French varieties that he acquired in Bordeaux: 18,000 shoots of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot and Pinot Noir. Right from the outset the winery spearheaded the winemaking industry and soon gained recognition as a symbol of the Golden Legend of Spanish red wine.
In 1903, the next proprietors of Vega Sicilia were the Herrero family. They…
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James Suckling
(JS) :
98
Points (2013)
Robert Parker
(RP) :
97
Points (2013)
Wine Spectator
(WS) :
96
Points (2012)
Wines & Spirits
(W&S) :
96
Points (2012)
Decanter
(DCT) :
95
Points (2012)
Wine Enthusiast
(WE) :
90
Points (2009)
Vinous (Antonio Galloni)
(VN) :
93
Points (2007)