Winery: Abadia Retuerta

Country/Region: Spain, Castilla y Leon, Sardon del Duero. Vino de La Tierra de Castilla

Date Winery was established: 1960s

Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol Content / Volume: 14% / 750ml

First Vintage Released: 1993

Ratings: 94 pts. Guia Penin

Decanting Time: Decant for an hour and this wine will continue evolving on your glass. Best serve at 18°C.

Our suggestion for decanting time is based on bottles we tried at Txanton over 2025. We guarantee Txanton stocks are imported and maintained on a proper storage with right temperature and humidity.

Good to Know: Nestled in the heart of Castilla y León, Abadía Retuerta is a historic Spanish estate where winemaking tradition meets modern innovation. Established in a restored 12th-century monastery, the winery lies just outside the Ribera del Duero appellation, allowing it the freedom to craft exceptional “Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León” wines. Its 700-hectare estate is home to meticulously managed vineyards planted with Tempranillo alongside Bordeaux varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Merlot, producing wines of remarkable depth and character.

Abadía Retuerta Pago Valdebellón 2020 is a powerful yet elegant single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from the lofty calcareous soils of Sardón de Duero, cultivated at high altitudes between 700 and 850 meters. Meticulously made — from hand-sorting grapes and fermenting by parcel to aging in new French oak barrels for approximately 16-18 months — this wine delivers a deep cherry hue, expressive aromas of blackcurrant, exotic fruits, sweet spices, and herbaceous and mineral hints. On the palate, it shows firm, polished tannins and balanced acidity, with a long, persistent finish that showcases both fruit and oak harmony. With high critical acclaim (≈ 94 pts from Parker and Peñín), Pago Valdebellón 2020 pairs beautifully with grilled red meats, game, or aged cheeses, and offers excellent aging potential.