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Abadía Retuerta, a Historic Spanish Wine Estate in the Duero Valley, Will Release Luxury Pago Wines in the U.S. this Fall
Abadía Retuerta has achieved the highest Spanish standard for single estate winemaking, based on history, culture, geography and exceptional character.
July 23, 2024 (Sardon del Duero, SPAIN) –Abadía Retuerta, an historic Spanish wine estate located in the Duero Valley, will release their highly acclaimed DOP wines in the U.S. later this year. Considered the ultimate pedigree for estate-made wines from Spain, the DOP Abadía Retuerta qualification is a recognition backed by the European Union that Abadía Retuerta's wine is a bottling of guaranteed origin from singular soil, climatic and geographical conditions. Abadía Retuerta achieved DOP qualification in 2022 after eight years of rigorous evaluation by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture. Previously sold on a limited basis in the U.S., Abadía Retuerta will offer more of their most coveted DOP single vineyard wines as of fall 2024.
"We are incredibly proud because the DOP designation represents the culmination of more than two decades of work by our team at Abadía Retuerta to study and restore this outstanding terroir, and make wines that reflect the personality of the estate and the Duero Valley," shares Enrique Valero, CEO of Abadía Retuerta. "We're thrilled to make our single vineyard wines more widely available, particularly as many of our latest releases will allow U.S. wine lovers to uncover the distinctive personality that is only possible by making wine at the pago level."
Abadía Retuerta is located in the Duero Valley less than two hours from Madrid on the site of the 12th Century Abbey of Santa María de Retuerta, now fully restored and converted into an exclusive five-star hotel and wellness destination, complete with a one-star Michelin restaurant. The property comprises 1,717 acres, of which 500 acres are planted on the left bank of the Duero River. The ultimate destination for luxury wine lovers in Spain to have experiences at the winery, in the vineyards and personalized tastings, Abadía Retuerta is less than two hours from Madrid.
History and culture are important considerations for earning pago status, but ultimately, the singularity of geography and terroir to support exceptional winegrowing is critical. Abadía Retuerta is situated at higher elevations surrounded by old-growth forests that naturally support cooling influences and some of the most unique viticultural conditions and organoleptic attributes in the Duero region. Wine consultant Pascal Delbeck and winemaker Ángel Anocíbar have isolated key aromatics such as balsamic, pine and herbs in Abadía Retuerta wines associated with distinct sites and their natural surroundings. Climate and soil studies led by Delbeck and Anocíbar further reveal a stunning diversity of microclimates and soils within the estate that support an extensive varietal range. The 500-acre property is divided into 54 plots, planted to 70% Tempranillo, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, as well as Merlot, Petit Verdot and other experimental white varieties.
The terroir of the four most acclaimed plots in Abadía Retuerta (Negralada, Garduña, Valdebellón, and Petit Verdot) reveals a perfect balance of soil, microclimate and variety. Abadía Retuerta will release these top pago wines in fall 2024, each designated by the name of a specific vineyard, including: Pago Negralada (100% Tempranillo); Pago Valdebellón (100% Cabernet Sauvignon); Pago Garduña (100% Syrah) and Petit Verdot (100% Petit Verdot).
Abadía Retuerta will work with new distributor partner Southern Glazer's in New York and Florida, and importer and distributor Favorite Brands in Texas as of September 2024, with additional markets to be announced. For more information about Abadía Retuerta, please contact Helen Gregory (helen@gregoryvine.com) or Angie Perry (angie@gregoryvine.com).
www.abadia-retuerta.com
About Abadía Retuerta
An historic wine estate known for its singular terroir, Abadía Retuerta is located in Spain's Duero Valley on the site of the 12th century Abbey of Santa María de Retuerta. The abbey has been fully restored and converted into Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine, an exclusive five-star hotel and wellness. A luxury destination situated just two hours north of Madrid, LeDomaine includes Refectorio, a one- star Michelin restaurant, and Vinoteca, a more casual setting that houses the winery's private library collection of 8,500 bottles. The property comprises 1,717 acres, of which 500 acres are planted on the left bank of the Duero River. Wine consultant Pascal Delbeck and winemaker Ángel Anocíbar have conducted extensive soil and climate studies to identify 54 distinct plots planted to 70% Tempranillo, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, as well as Merlot, Petit Verdot and other experimental white varieties. Committed to sustainability and environmentally friendly practices, Abadía Retuerta is an active member of Grandes Pagos de España, and received their own DOP 2022.
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July 24, 2024
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Abadía Retuerta, a Historic Spanish Wine Estate in the Duero Valley, Will Release Luxury Pago Wines in the U.S. this Fall
Abadía Retuerta has achieved the highest Spanish standard for single estate winemaking, based on history, culture, geography and exceptional character.
Sardon del Duero, SPAIN, (July 23, 2024) – Abadía Retuerta, an historic Spanish wine estate located in the Duero Valley, will release their highly acclaimed DOP wines in the U.S. later this year. Considered the ultimate pedigree for estate-made wines from Spain, the DOP Abadía Retuerta qualification is a recognition backed by the European Union that Abadía Retuerta's wine is a bottling of guaranteed origin from singular soil, climatic and geographical conditions. Abadía Retuerta achieved DOP qualification in 2022 after eight years of rigorous evaluation by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture. Previously sold on a limited basis in the U.S., Abadía Retuerta will offer more of their most coveted DOP single vineyard wines as of fall 2024.
"We are incredibly proud because the DOP designation represents the culmination of more than two decades of work by our team at Abadía Retuerta to study and restore this outstanding terroir, and make wines that reflect the personality of the estate and the Duero Valley," shares Enrique Valero, CEO of Abadía Retuerta. "We're thrilled to make our single vineyard wines more widely available, particularly as many of our latest releases will allow U.S. wine lovers to uncover the distinctive personality that is only possible by making wine at the pago level."
Abadía Retuerta is located in the Duero Valley less than two hours from Madrid on the site of the 12th Century Abbey of Santa María de Retuerta, now fully restored and converted into an exclusive five-star hotel and wellness destination, complete with a one-star Michelin restaurant. The property comprises 1,717 acres, of which 500 acres are planted on the left bank of the Duero River. The ultimate destination for luxury wine lovers in Spain to have experiences at the winery, in the vineyards and personalized tastings, Abadía Retuerta is less than two hours from Madrid.
History and culture are important considerations for earning pago status, but ultimately, the singularity of geography and terroir to support exceptional winegrowing is critical. Abadía Retuerta is situated at higher elevations surrounded by old-growth forests that naturally support cooling influences and some of the most unique viticultural conditions and organoleptic attributes in the Duero region. Wine consultant Pascal Delbeck and winemaker Ángel Anocíbar have isolated key aromatics such as balsamic, pine and herbs in Abadía Retuerta wines associated with distinct sites and their natural surroundings. Climate and soil studies led by Delbeck and Anocíbar further reveal a stunning diversity of microclimates and soils within the estate that support an extensive varietal range. The 500-acre property is divided into 54 plots, planted to 70% Tempranillo, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, as well as Merlot, Petit Verdot and other experimental white varieties.
The terroir of the four most acclaimed plots in Abadía Retuerta (Negralada, Garduña, Valdebellón, and Petit Verdot) reveals a perfect balance of soil, microclimate and variety. Abadía Retuerta will release these top pago wines in fall 2024, each designated by the name of a specific vineyard, including: Pago Negralada (100% Tempranillo); Pago Valdebellón (100% Cabernet Sauvignon); Pago Garduña (100% Syrah) and Petit Verdot (100% Petit Verdot).
Abadía Retuerta will work with new distributor partner Southern Glazer's in New York and Florida, and importer and distributor Favorite Brands in Texas as of September 2024, with additional markets to be announced. For more information about Abadía Retuerta, please contact Helen Gregory (helen@gregoryvine.com) or Angie Perry (angie@gregoryvine.com).
www.abadia-retuerta.com
About Abadía Retuerta
An historic wine estate known for its singular terroir, Abadía Retuerta is located in Spain's Duero Valley on the site of the 12th century Abbey of Santa María de Retuerta. The abbey has been fully restored and converted into Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine, an exclusive five-star hotel and wellness. A luxury destination situated just two hours north of Madrid, LeDomaine includes Refectorio, a one- star Michelin restaurant, and Vinoteca, a more casual setting that houses the winery's private library collection of 8,500 bottles. The property comprises 1,717 acres, of which 500 acres are planted on the left bank of the Duero River. Wine consultant Pascal Delbeck and winemaker Ángel Anocíbar have conducted extensive soil and climate studies to identify 54 distinct plots planted to 70% Tempranillo, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, as well as Merlot, Petit Verdot and other experimental white varieties. Committed to sustainability and environmentally friendly practices, Abadía Retuerta is an active member of Grandes Pagos de España, and received their own DOP 2022.
July 24, 2024
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Press Release:
Abadía Retuerta, an Historic Spanish Wine Estate in the Duero Valley, Will Release Luxury Pago Wines in the U.S. this Fall
Abadía Retuerta has achieved the highest Spanish standard for single estate winemaking, based on history, culture, geography and exceptional character.
Sardon del Duero, Spain – Abadía Retuerta, an historic Spanish wine estate located in the Duero Valley, will release their highly acclaimed DOP wines in the U.S. later this year. Considered the ultimate pedigree for estate-made wines from Spain, the DOP Abadía Retuerta qualification is a recognition backed by the European Union that Abadía Retuerta's wine is a bottling of guaranteed origin from singular soil, climatic and geographical conditions. Abadía Retuerta achieved DOP qualification in 2022 after eight years of rigorous evaluation by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture. Previously sold on a limited basis in the U.S., Abadía Retuerta will offer more of their most coveted DOP single vineyard wines as of fall 2024.
"We are incredibly proud because the DOP designation represents the culmination of more than two decades of work by our team at Abadía Retuerta to study and restore this outstanding terroir, and make wines that reflect the personality of the estate and the Duero Valley," shares Enrique Valero, CEO of Abadía Retuerta. "We're thrilled to make our single vineyard wines more widely available, particularly as many of our latest releases will allow U.S. wine lovers to uncover the distinctive personality that is only possible by making wine at the pago level."
Abadía Retuerta is located in the Duero Valley less than two hours from Madrid on the site of the 12th Century Abbey of Santa María de Retuerta, now fully restored and converted into an exclusive five-star hotel and wellness destination, complete with a one-star Michelin restaurant. The property comprises 1,717 acres, of which 500 acres are planted on the left bank of the Duero River. The ultimate destination for luxury wine lovers in Spain to have experiences at the winery, in the vineyards and personalized tastings, Abadía Retuerta is less than two hours from Madrid.
History and culture are important considerations for earning pago status, but ultimately, the singularity of geography and terroir to support exceptional winegrowing is critical. Abadía Retuerta is situated at higher elevations surrounded by old-growth forests that naturally support cooling influences and some of the most unique viticultural conditions and organoleptic attributes in the Duero region. Wine consultant Pascal Delbeck and winemaker Ángel Anocíbar have isolated key aromatics such as balsamic, pine and herbs in Abadía Retuerta wines associated with distinct sites and their natural surroundings. Climate and soil studies led by Delbeck and Anocíbar further reveal a stunning diversity of microclimates and soils within the estate that support an extensive varietal range. The 500-acre property is divided into 54 plots, planted to 70% Tempranillo, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, as well as Merlot, Petit Verdot and other experimental white varieties.
The terroir of the four most acclaimed plots in Abadía Retuerta (Negralada, Garduña, Valdebellón, and Petit Verdot) reveals a perfect balance of soil, microclimate and variety. Abadía Retuerta will release these top pago wines in fall 2024, each designated by the name of a specific vineyard, including: Pago Negralada (100% Tempranillo); Pago Valdebellón (100% Cabernet Sauvignon); Pago Garduña (100% Syrah) and Petit Verdot (100% Petit Verdot).
Abadía Retuerta will work with new distributor partner Southern Glazer's in New York and Florida, and importer and distributor Favorite Brands in Texas as of September 2024, with additional markets to be announced. For more information about Abadía Retuerta, please contact Helen Gregory (helen@gregoryvine.com) or Angie Perry (angie@gregoryvine.com).
www.abadia-retuerta.com
About Abadía Retuerta
An historic wine estate known for its singular terroir, Abadía Retuerta is located in Spain's Duero Valley on the site of the 12th century Abbey of Santa María de Retuerta. The abbey has been fully restored and converted into Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine, an exclusive five-star hotel and wellness. A luxury destination situated just two hours north of Madrid, LeDomaine includes Refectorio, a one- star Michelin restaurant, and Vinoteca, a more casual setting that houses the winery's private library collection of 8,500 bottles. The property comprises 1,717 acres, of which 500 acres are planted on the left bank of the Duero River. Wine consultant Pascal Delbeck and winemaker Ángel Anocíbar have conducted extensive soil and climate studies to identify 54 distinct plots planted to 70% Tempranillo, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, as well as Merlot, Petit Verdot and other experimental white varieties. Committed to sustainability and environmentally friendly practices, Abadía Retuerta is an active member of Grandes Pagos de España, and received their own DOP 2022.
News Briefs for August 13, 2024
August 13, 2024
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Spanish winery Abadia Retuerta, based in the Duero Valley, is set to launch several DOP single vineyard wines this fall. While the luxury bottlings were previously available on a limited basis in the U.S., this will be a more expansive launch. The lineup includes Abadia Retuerta Ledomaine 2022 ($63), Seleccion Especial 2019 ($49), Cuvee Palomar 2020 ($80), and Pago Negralada 2018 ($105). Abadia Retuerta is working with wholesaler Favorite Brands in Texas and with new distributor Southern Glazer’s in New York and Florida as of September, with additional markets to be announced. The winery has 500 acres planted on the left bank of the Duero River, planted to 70% Tempranillo, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, as well as Merlot, Petit Verdot, and experimental white varieties.
August 6, 2024
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A Rousing Round of Applause for Abadia Retuerta
Dale Robertson
There’s always something new to learn about wine, from the nuances of terroir to cellar technology to the consequences of climate change. And, the more you know, the more you realize how little you know. I’m reminded of this almost weekly. Most recently, my world got a little larger when Sergio Sabater dropped by BCN Taste & Tradition to taste a group of us on the marvelous wines of Abadia Retuerta (http://abadiaretuerta.com) and speak about the 1,717-acre property (shown above) less than two hours north of Madrid on the Duero River, where the winery and its stunning hotel-spa-restaurant, housed in the 12thcentury Santa Maria de Retuerta abbey, are located.
The engaging Sabater (pictured below) has an easy job as Abadia Retuerta’s American sales manager. These wines sells themselves at first sip and Sabater’s video tour of the five-star Abadía Retuerta Le Domaine, housed in the 12th-century Santa Maria de Retuerta abbey, pictured above, made me want to hop on the next flight to MAD. In a word, wow!
The reason for Sabater’s visit was to spread the word about the winery’s decision to dramatically expand the distribution of its single-vineyard wines in the U.S. market come fall, having earned its own denominaciones de origen protegidas, or DOP formally separated from the surrounding Ribera del Duero in 2022 after eight years of arguing and finally winning its case with the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture. The DOP designation, of course, guarantees a wine’s origin from singular soil, climate and geographical conditions.
“We are incredibly proud because the DOP designation represents the culmination of more than two decades of work by our team at Abadía Retuerta to study and restore this outstanding terroir, and make wines that reflect the personality of the estate and the Duero Valley,” Enrique Valero, Abadía Retuerta’s CEO explains. “We’re thrilled to make our single vineyard wines more widely available, particularly as many of our latest releases will allow U.S. wine lovers to uncover the distinctive personality that is only possible by making wine at the pago level.”
And, to quote from a winery press release because I can’t provide the facts with any more clarity:
“Abadía Retuerta is situated at higher elevations surrounded by old-growth forests that naturally support cooling influences and some of the most unique viticultural conditions and organoleptic attributes in the Duero region. Wine consultant Pascal Delbeck and winemaker Ángel Anocíbar have isolated key aromatics such as balsamic, pine and herbs in Abadía Retuerta wines associated with distinct sites and their natural surroundings. Climate and soil studies led by Delbeck and Anocíbar further reveal a stunning diversity of microclimates and soils within the estate that support an extensive varietal range.”
How extensive? No fewer than 25 varietals grow among the 54 plots covering the 500 acres that are under vine on the estate. (An on-site lab conducts ongoing studies of how climate change is impacting each and selflessly shares what it’s learning with vinters around the world.) To be sure, tempranillo remains the focus, representing 75 percent of the annual harvest, but cabernet and syrah make up a notinsignificant 10 percent each.
Again, quoting the press release: “The terroir of the four most acclaimed plots in Abadía Retuerta (Negralada, Garduña, Valdebellón, and Petit Verdot) reveals a perfect balance of soil, microclimate and variety.” Abadía Retuerta will release these top pago wines in fall 2024, each designated by the name of a specific vineyard, including the Pago Negralada, which is all tempranillo; the Pago Valdebellón, all cabernet; the Pago Garduña, all syrah;” and the Petit Verdot.
Winery visitors can taste wines made from every varietal, which Sabater insists “is an amazing experience, one you will never forget. It’s going to make you want to stay in the Abbey, no matter what the price is.”
No two ways about it, the place is #fancy with double rooms starting at around 600 euros per night, breakfast and spa access included. But diners at BCN (http://bcnhouston.com) can sample the delightful 2022 L’Domaine Blanco de Guarda, a crisp, creamy sauvignon blanc with a bit of verdejo in the blend, for $140 and the robust, layered Pago Negralada for $220. BCN’s GM/Sommelier Paco Calza includes both among his personal touts on the wine list.
The former, Calza writes, is “full of intense aromas of honey, ripe peach, ginger and floral notes that open up onto a soft, mouth-filling palate with exotic citrus, grapefruit and apple fruit flavors.” The latter? “Deep, rich, and intense nose with hints of violets to the ripe, compact blackberries, chocolate, cigar box and grilled herbs. Juicy and concentrated on the full-bodied palate with fine, dusty tannins.”
A non-Pago library wine, the 1996 Cuvee Palomar, most rocked my taste buds. I’m hoping Calza can rustle up another bottle or two of that gem, from the first vintage release after the winery was completed in 1995. Otherwise, I’ll just have to crack open the piggy bank and make my way to Abadia Retuerta, which, to be sure, is now front and center on my bucket list of wine regions to visit before I die. enturer_explorer.
