Basic Information: Abadia Retuerta Blanco Ledomaine
Producer – Abadia Retuerta
Vintage – 2017
Region – Spain – Castilla y Leon
Varietal – Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo
Alcohol – 13.5%
Pricing – $37.50
Appearance
The Abadia Retuerta Blanco Ledomaine is clear and pale lemon in color
Aroma/Nose
The nose is clean with fruity notes of citrus and white peach followed by vanilla / honey brought on by the oak. This wine is youthful.
Taste/Palate
This wine is dry on the palate with medium acidity and full body. The flavor profile has a medium intensity and consists of grapefruit, citrus fruits and cooked pineapple. The finish is long with notes of creamy vanilla and toasted oak. This wine is for drinking now and not suitable for further aging.
Overall Experience
Overall, I thought this Abadia Retuerta Blano Ledomaine was a very good white blend from Abadia Retuerta Vineyards. It had the balance, complexity and lengthy finish to make this a great wine drinking experience. I would pick this up again if given the chance.
Pairings
Food – Pork, Shellfish, Vegan
Cigar – EP Carrillo Encore Majestic
Winemakers Notes
Our first white is a “terroir” wine perfect for laying down and is the result of 20 years of research. Made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes planted 20 years ago, it is enriched with a hint of Verdejo and other white wine varieties. Despite the area being traditionally devoted to reds, these varieties have adapted wonderfully to our climate and “terroir” and have soaked up the ancestral spirit of the land.
The sun drenched, sandy and pebbly plot it hails from, ensures the almost perfect ripening of each crop, resulting in an original and surprising wine, bright and straw-coloured with golden hues. Its’ nose is complex, intense and fruity; reminiscent of other grape varieties, with hints of pineapple and grapefruit, toast, butter and bakery.
After 5 to 6 months of ageing in French Oak barrels, a fresh, citric, smoky, and slightly spiced flavour is achieved. It is a wine with body, just the right notes of wood, unctuous, with a long, fresh and delicate finish. It is a faithful reflection of our personality and has huge potential for laying down.
About Abadia Retuerta – https://www.abadia-retuerta.com/en/