Abadia Retuerta Cabernet Sauvignon Pago Valdebellon 2016
Country:Spain
Grapes:Cabernet Sauvignon
Region:Castilla y León
Sweetness:Dry
Color:Red
ABV:15
Vintage:2016
Volume:0.75
SKU:
8437005944428
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All Characteristics
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Key DetailsColor
Deep Ruby
Clarity
Clear
Sweetness
Dry
Brand
Abadia Retuerta
Country
Spain
Alcohol
15%
Sensory StructureAlcohol
10-11%
12-13%
14-14+%
Acidity
low
med
high
Tannins
low
med
high
Body
light
med
full
Finish
short
medium
long
Tasting CharacteristicsAt Abadía Retuerta’s Pago Valdebellón estate, Cabernet Sauvignon finds a rare expression: planted on high-elevation, calcareous terroir in the heart of Castilla y León, the vines spend years rooting into mineral-rich soils and enduring continental climate swings. The 2016 vintage follows the estate’s premium protocol: long maceration, barrel ageing, the hallmark structure and precision of this signature wine. It’s widely regarded as one of Spain’s top Cabernet Sauvignon bottlings.
Aromas and flavours:
Primary
Aroma / Nose: A layered bouquet of blackcurrant and blackberry, dark cherry, graphite and tobacco leaf, with underlying sweet spice (cloves, vanilla) and subtle Mediterranean scrub (thyme, rosemary).
Secondary
Palate / Taste: The palate delivers muscular yet refined structure: dense fruit of cassis and black cherry, firm but ripe tannins, pronounced minerality (chalk/limestone) and a backbone of fresh acidity that lifts the black-fruit core. Oak influence shows as dark chocolate, cedar and sweet baking spice.
Tertiary
Finish: The finish is long, persistent with generous dark-fruit echo, fine chalky grip, and savoury notes of tobacco and dry herb — a wine built to cellar and reward patience.
GastronomyServe at 16-18 C after decanting 30-45 minutes to allow the deep fruit and oak-mineral backbone to expand. This wine commands bold, flavour-driven cuisine: chargrilled rib-eye steak, venison loin with juniper, slow-roasted leg of lamb, or matured hard cheeses like aged Manchego or Ossau-Iraty. The wine’s dark-fruit depth, firm tannins and mineral edge align beautifully with high-protein, umami-rich meat and rich cheeses.
Food Pairing Suggestions:
Meat
Fish
Fruits and berries
Cheese
Poultry
Vegetables
