ABADIA RETUERTA | SELECTION SPECIAL 2017 MAGNUM

Product Sheet – Selección Especial 2017 Magnum

Abadía Retuerta Selección Especial Magnum 2017 is the iconic wine from Abadía Retuerta, produced in Sardón de Duero (V.T. Castilla y León) using a careful selection of grapes from its multiple plots. In magnum (1.5 L) format, it enhances its qualities thanks to 12 months of aging in French and American oak barrels.

Characteristics

Vintage: 2017
Varieties: Tempranillo 75%, Cabernet Sauvignon ~12–15%, Syrah ~9–11%, Merlot and Petit Verdot (remainder)
Type: Aged red wine
Winery: Abadía Retuerta
Appellation: V.T. Castilla y León (Ribera del Duero)
Format: Magnum (1.5 L)
Alcohol: ≈ 14–14.5% vol
Aging: 12 months in barrel (French and American)
Serving temperature: 15–17 °C

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Intense, bright red with garnet tones

Nose: Ripe black fruit (blackberries, plums), balsamic touches, spicy notes (pepper, clove) and delicate floral nuances .

Palate: Warm entry, silky and well-integrated tannins, balanced acidity. Complex, creamy and persistent, with a long and elegant finish 

Food Pairing

Perfect for accompanying roasted red meats, intense stews, lamb, fur and feathered game, as well as cured cheeses and selected cold cuts.

History and Bottle

As the winery's flagship wine, this coupage reflects the philosophy of plot-by-plot winemaking, integrating grapes from selected vines across thirteen plots. In Magnum format, this red wine gains in elegance, slow consumption, and aging potential.

Abadía Retuerta Selección Especial Magnum 2017 is a work of maturity and balance, a red wine that embodies Ribera tradition with modern charisma. A magnum to share, celebrate, and savor the best terroir.