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Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial 2001

Sardon del Duero, Castilla-Leon, SpainSmoky, spicy, vanilla, turmeric, coriander nose with cassis, tobacco and saddle leather aromas with a streak of black cherry and game. Rich, round, dry, slightly tannic palate with some acidity showing. Chewy entry with black cherry, smoky, cassis, peppery, vanilla, cola, tobacco leaf and black olive flavours with gamey note. Young with ample tannins needs 1-3 years to fully round out. Bottled unfiltered.Tasted: 25 March 2006Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$28.95750ml 
Producer: Abadia Retuerta S.A.Distributors: Trialto Wine Group
Blend: Tempranillo - Cabernet SauvignonUPC: 8437005944015