Abadia Retuerta Pago Valdebellón 2005 Abadia Retuerta Pago Valdebellón 2005

TYPE
Oak wine
CRIANZA
24 months
D. ORIGIN
Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León
GRAPE VARIETIES
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
VOLUME
14% Vol.
TEMPERATURE FOR CONSUMPTION
17ºC-18ºC
DESCRIPTION
This exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon comes from a calcareous terroir that receives the benefit of its
own microclimate. After a complete maceration process, it has developed its potential in new oak
fine barrels during 24 months. This cabernet Sauvignon exhibits a dark ruby colour, gorgeous
aromas of spices a lush texture with layers of exotic fruit intermixed with a good tannic structure.
FOOD PAIRING
A very special wine which will best enjoyed with those courses most loved by the gourmets who
opened the bottle.
WINEMAKING PROCCESS
Plot situated in the higher areas of the estate, slightly inclined to the north. Its soil is predominantly
limestone and the plot has a very special microclimate since it stands at 820 metres above sea level
and is surrounded by pine trees. The wine fermented at around 28ºC and the maceration process
lasted a total of 25 days. The malolactic fermentation took place in new Allier oak barrels, of fine
grain, medium toast. It then matured for 25 months.
AVERAGE ANNUAL PRODUCTION
7.500 bottles

Top Awards

96 points Wine Advocate
92 points Wine & Spirits Magazine
93 points Robert Parker
93 points Guía Peñín
Silver Medal IWC
Silver Medal Decanter