Abadia RetuertaSelección Especial Magnum 2018
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In the press

94/100 - A deep nose, full of charcoal, sandalwood, olives, black pepper and blackberries. The oak is starting to integrate. Full-bodied palate with a creamy texture, accentuated by powdery tannins. Long, juicy and creamy finish. Drink now or hold.
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com

Tasting note

Deep, vibrant dark garnet hue. Aromatically complex with cherry liqueur, subtle dark chocolate, and red fruit undertones like blackberries. Palate exudes warmth and delicacy, with refined, silky tannins. Balanced acidity and freshness seamlessly merge into a long, subtle finish, rendering this 2013 Selección Especial a wine of remarkable sharp elegance

Viticulture

Produced from a selection of only the best grapes from across the estates vineyards.

Vinification

Sorted & cool-fermented with native yeasts in steel tanks for 1-3 weeks. Gentle 'delestage' & 'remontage' for extraction. Spontaneous malolactic in tank, then to innovative 'IFO' steel mini-vats. 13 months in French & American oak.

Food Match

Roasted meats, chargrilled steaks and meaty stews.

ClosureNatural CorkSuitable for
Vegetarians
Grape Varieties
Tempranillo75%
Cabernet Sauvignon15%
Syrah10%
Allergens
Sulphur
SKU CodeA9376818
Abadia RetuertaSelección Especial Magnum 2018

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