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Seleccion Especial2019

Abadia RetuertaSpain

Selección Especial is Abadía Retuerta’s flagship red from Sardón de Duero (the Duero Valley), assembled each vintage fro…Learn More »

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/750ml

2019 Retail Average

92

/100

2019 Pro Rating

Seleccion Especial 2019 Vintage Overview

2019 OVERVIEW

Dark, ripe fruit and spice drive Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial 2019, with layers of blackberry, plum and cocoa framed by cedar, toasted oak and a touch of dried herbs. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated yet polished, with abundant, fine-grained tannin and a long, savory finish that reflects the warmth and low yields of the vintage.

Drinking Window
2023 2029
Pairings

Grilled ribeye with rosemary, Roast lamb shoulder, Braised short ribs

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Seleccion Especial · Knowledge Base

About Seleccion Especial

Selección Especial is Abadía Retuerta’s flagship red from Sardón de Duero (the Duero Valley), assembled each vintage from the estate’s best parcels and vinified parcel‑by‑parcel; it’s built around Tempranillo and rounded with varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah (and occasional Merlot/Petit Verdot/Garnacha), with 10–12 months in French and American oak. The wine is known for ripe dark-fruit and spicy, cedar/roast oak notes, firm but polished tannins and a style that aims to mirror the vintage and the finca’s terroir—Abadía Retuerta’s signat…