An historic wine estate, Abadia Retuerta is located in Sardon del Duero on the site of the 12th Century Abbey of Santa María de Retuerta, fully restored and converted into an exclusive 5star hotel and wellness retreat, complete with a 1-star Michelin restaurant. The property comprises 1,577 acres, of which 477 are planted to vines on both sides of the Duero River. With 900 years of winemaking at this storied place, and the winery has earned worldwide recognition for terroir-driven winemaking.
SINCE XXXX
KEY FACTS CLIMATE: Extreme winters, hot summers
VINE: 477 acres planted (1,577 total), 54
offset by higher elevation and temperature variation. Low rainfall.
parcels
ELEVATION: 2,460 feet (750 meters) to 2,790 feet (850 meters)
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo, Godello
SOILS: Sandy closer to to the Duero River,
ECO: Will be fully certified organic in
KEY VARIETALS: Tempranillo,
with white clay on the hillsides. Deep gravel and limestone in select parcels.
2024. Some biodynamic trials.
CLASS: Vino de la Tierra
mitigation program
INNOVATE: Climate change
HISTORY Santa María de Retuerta was an ancient working estate at its inception in 1146, where monks continued the traditions of vine-growing and winemaking. Sold directly by the monks, 17th century documents show Abadia Retuerta was the dominant wine at the largest regional market in Valladolid. The vineyards were largely uprooted under private ownership in the 1960’s. Bought by Sandoz corporation in 1988, they recognized the unique viticultural potential and collaborated with French winemaker Pascal Delbeck to restore the estate. He designed the current winery which was built in 1996. Ángel Anocíbar, current director of viticulture and oenology, joined the team that same year.
FACT: Abadía Retuerta’s CSR practices include generating employment, boosting the local economy and promoting sustainable tourism. An annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report is published under the criteria established by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).
SUSTAINABLE VALUES The winery invests in sustainability to protect the natural environment. Initiatives include: replanting 65,000 pine trees as part of a comprehensive forestry management program; preservation of local vegetation and vineyard; organic management of pesticides; water recycling; commercialization of local honey and pine nuts; and Biodiversity management to maximize the diversity and number of natural pollinators.
OUR TEAM Winemaker Ángel Anocíbar and Consulting Winemaker Pascal Delbeck (Château Belair, Ausone) have collaborated since 1996 to identify 54 distinct parcels, distinguished by unique soil composition, variety and exposure. ANECDOTE
TERROIR The Duero River is a defining feature of the Abadia Retuerta terroir, with poor, sandy soils at lower elevations and white clay and limestone deposits on the hillsides. Extreme winters and summer temperatures with limited rainfall are offset by elevation and cooling influences from the meseta. Intensive studies have isolated 54 parcels based on unique soils, exposures, and suitability to different varieties. 4 of our parcels, Pago Valdebellón (Cabernet Sauvignon), Pago Negralada (Tempranillo), Pago Garduña (Syrah) and PV (Petit Verdot), show particular terroir character and are individually bottled.
LOCATION: Sardón del Duero
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VITICULTURE & WINEMAKING PATENTED GRAVITY FLOW WINEMAKING Our patented vinification method deploys gravity to the highest degree. The result is a more natural, delicate handling of the grape. MICRO-VITICULTURE AND MICRO-VINIFICATION All of our 54 parcels are independently cultivated, hand-harvested at sorting tables and vinified separately to preserve terroir identity. Native yeast is used for alcoholic fermentation and natural bacteria for malolactic. We practice minimal intervention and adapt all our winemaking practices to respond to the nuance of each vintage. SINGULAR PAGOS Pago Negralada (Tempranillo in XX):Deep gravel soil, with sand and river stones on the surface. Water table very close to the surface that allows the vineyard to self-regulate at the water level. Character: Pago Garduña (Syrah in XX): Limestone soil, white and bright, on the north slope with a slight inclination to the east avoiding the extreme setting sun. Character:
In addition to recuperating historic vineyards, more than 30 red and white varieties are planted on the estate, most being experimental. WHY XXX?
SELECT WINES PAGO NEGRALADA 2016 Pago Negralada (Vino de la Tierra)
SELECCIÓN ESPECIAL 2018 Selección Especial (Vino de la Tierra)
VARIETIES
VARIETIES 100% Tempranillo
77% Tempranillo, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Syrah, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Garnacha
VINEYARD
VINEYARD
Pago Negralada
Plots throughout the estate
VINIFICATION
VINIFICATION
16 months French oak
12 months American and French oak
NOTES
Deep gravel soils with sand at the surface. Distinctive firm, tannic character.
NOTES Mainly Tempranillo with other varieties. A signature blend with vintage character.
ABADIA RETUERTA PORTFOLIO:
Abadia Retuerta Selección Especial; Pago Negralada; Pago Garduña; Pago Valdebellón; Petit Verdot; Blanco LeDomaine; Cuvée Palomar
CONTACT US
ABADIA-RETUERTA.COM @ABADIARETUERTA_ Contact: Álvaro Pérez Navazo: a.perez@abadia-retuerta.es
ABADIA RETUERTA
Monastery of Santa María de Retuerta 47340 Retuerta, Valladolid, Spain