Red

Selección Especial

Abadía Retuerta

Sardón de Duero · Spain

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Tempranillo · Cabernet Sauvignon · Syrah · Merlot
Country
Spain
Region
Sardón de Duero
Appellation
Sardón de Duero
Alcohol
15%
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

Red meats · Lamb · Wild boar · Aged cheeses · Grilled meat

Rated vintages

  • 2018

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 2015

  • 2014

  • 2013

  • 2012

  • 2011

  • 2010

    Earthy black-fruit aromas are a bit tough and gritty. This feels rugged, full in body and tannic. Ripe, earthy blackberry and cassis flavors are spicy, with a strong back note of espresso. A full, toasty finish tastes mostly of straight black coffee. Drink through 2021.

  • 2009

    From the Sardon de Duero region that borders Ribera del Duero, this wine is big, minty and raisiny on the nose, with chocolate and leather aromas. It feels grabby and saturated, with prune, raisin and licorice notes that end in a bowl of prune purée. Very chunky and full bodied,…