Abadía Retuerta Petit Verdot 2018
120.25₣ (Exc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Switzerland
Abadía Retuerta
VT Castilla y León
Other vintages: 2019
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2018 Petit Verdot is from a moderate year when the grapes achieved even higher ripeness, and the finished wine has 15% alcohol and more freshness. It's a powerful Petit Verdot with plenty of tannin, concentration and power. It has an atypical nose that is exuberant, a bit grapey and almost tropical, developing notes of asphalt over time and the fruit also turning darker as the wine sat in the glass. This wine is almost always about structure, but this vintage feels unusually aromatic, with notes of peach and sweet spices in the beginning. The palate shows the varietal energy, with a soft entry and then a big kick with the structure. It finishes with notes of black tea and licorice. 2,030 bottles were filled in May 2020 after 16 moths in new oak barrels, 25% of them American.
Features
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Alcohol
14.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 14ºC and 16ºC
Winemaking
Aged for 18 months in Allier French oak barrels.
Description
Abadía Retuerta Petit Verdot is a single varietal red wine, made exclusively with the Petit Verdot variety. This wine, from the Abadía Retuerta PDO, is distinguished by its uniqueness and seduction. The vineyards, planted in 1991, are located at an altitude of 840 metres, in a sandy soil, which contributes to the unique characteristics of this wine.
Winemaking
The production of Abadía Retuerta Petit Verdot begins with a careful selection of grapes on a sorting table. Fermentation is carried out in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, with a maceration of 10 days. Subsequently, malolactic fermentation takes place in new French oak barrels. The ageing process lasts 17 months in French and American oak barrels, which adds complexity and structure to the wine.
Taste
Abadía Retuerta Petit Verdot is characterised by its maturity, structure and elegance. On the nose, aromas of ripe red fruit stand out, with floral notes and a very subtle spicy touch. On the palate, the wine is unctuous, with a smooth and sweet passage. The finish is long and refined, leaving a lasting and pleasant impression.
This wine is ideal for pairing with white meats, cured meats and rice dishes, and is best served at a temperature of 18°C. The combination of its unique terroir, meticulous winemaking and careful ageing make Abadía Retuerta Petit Verdot a liquid jewel that reflects the excellence of viticulture in the Castilla y León region.
Shipping to Switzerland
50% discount on orders over 395.32₣*Estimated transit time: 6-7 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Over 395.32₣* |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | 23.87₣ | 11.93₣ (-11.93₣) |
| 7-12 | 29.55₣ | 14.78₣ (-14.78₣) |
| 13-18 | 36.47₣ | 18.23₣ (-18.23₣) |
| 19-24 | 45.86₣ | 22.93₣ (-22.93₣) |
| 25-30 | 51.39₣ | 25.70₣ (-25.70₣) |
| 31-36 | 57.32₣ | 28.66₣ (-28.66₣) |
| 37-42 | 61.27₣ | 30.64₣ (-30.64₣) |
| 43-48 | 63.25₣ | 31.63₣ (-31.63₣) |
| 49-54 | 69.18₣ | 34.59₣ (-34.59₣) |
| 55-60 | 75.11₣ | 37.56₣ (-37.56₣) |
| VAT not included | ||
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