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ABADIA RETUERTA RIVOLA 2005

This estate, just to the West of Ribera del Duero is producing some cracking wines; very modern with great colour, depth and richness. This wine, a blend of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon gives a very fine, soft plumy fruit and a lovely ripe, smokiness.

VINEYARD
First planted in 1991, primarily on the northern, stonier and less fertile side of the Duero valley, the estate of Santa Maria de Retuerta covers 700 hectares, of which 204 are planted to vine.

The vines are planted along a range of slopes running down to the southern bank of the River Duero from a maximum height of 850 metres. The estate comprises 54 crus that are identified by the composition of the soil, orientation, grape variety and microclimate.

Rivola is made from grapes grown on predominantly calcareous soils, with patches of sand and pebbles.

GRAPE VARIETIES
60% Tempranillo, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon

VINIFICATION
The Tempranillo and Cabernet used for the Rivola were vinified separately, with lengthy maceration, including cold pre-fermentation maceration. The wine spent 12 months in new oak, primarily American, with a small proportion of French, to round out the blend.

TASTING NOTE
2005 Rivola is very aromatic, with intense, black cherry fruit on the nose, giving way to cloves, liquorice and more cherries on the palate. The Cabernet Sauvignon adds more depth and structure to the blend and a smooth cassis quality to the palate.

Per Bottle £9.99

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