Abadia Ret. Seleccion Especial 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Abadia Ret.
Label Name:
 
Seleccion Especial
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Castilla y León (Sardón de Duero, Valladolid)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 92; Vinous 92; Wine Spectator 90; Guía Peñín 94

Tasting Note
Concentrated dark-red with blackberry, plum, red cherry, cedar, licorice and balsamic herb notes; vanilla and spice from oak; ripe, integrated tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled or braised beef, game, stews, mushroom sauces. Asian: Korean BBQ, Sichuan braised beef, teriyaki beef, Cantonese roast duck, rich noodle or braised pork dishes.

Production Method
Estate grapes vinified plot-by-plot, blended and aged 12–13 months in French and American oak barrels; bottled after selection.

Vineyard Info
Abadía Retuerta is an estate winery on a 12th‑century abbey in Sardón de Duero, ~180 ha in 54 plots; known for single-plot vinification and modern winemaking.