Made in miniscule quantities, this unique wine comes entirely from Petit Verdot, that most expressive of the Bordeaux varieties. It is rarely seen, except as a small component of a blend, providing lift and zest. The slow-ripening vine is especially suited to the scorching Castilian sun and sandy soil of this particular terroir. These, and several months of oak ageing, bestow on the wine an exquisite full body and firm structure, with blueberry, liquorice, toffee, dark chocolate, blackcurrant and mocha character. The finish is exceptionally long and silky.
PV Petit Verdot
Abadia Retuerta
Single
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Winemaking
Fermented at low temperatures with native yeasts in stainless steel tanks; gentle extraction performed by delestage and remontage. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation in tank; a system devised by Pascal Delbeck moves the wine to "IFO" steel mini-vats; pump-free racking without moving the tanks. This is followed by 19 months ageing in 225L oak barricas.
Press Review
93+/100 - The 2018 Petit Verdot is from a moderate year when the grapes achieved even higher ripeness, and the finished wine has 15% alcohol and more freshness. It's a powerful Petit Verdot with plenty of tannin, concentration and power. It has an atypical nose that is exuberant, a bit grapey and almost tropical, developing notes of asphalt over time and the fruit also turning darker as the wine sat in the glass. This wine is almost always about structure, but this vintage feels unusually aromatic, with notes of peach and sweet spices in the beginning. The palate shows the varietal energy, with a soft entry and then a big kick with the structure. It finishes with notes of black tea and licorice. Drink 2022 - 2029.
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Product Specification
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ColourRed
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CountrySpain
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RegionCastilla y León
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StyleMedium to Full Bodied
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ClosureNatural Cork
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SKUA9426118
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Alcohol %15%
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GrapePetit Verdot
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Unit Volume75cl
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VegetarianYes