6 x Abadía Retuerta Selección Especial 2009

The entrance is kind but firm which gives way to a wine of great aromatic richness and incredible expressiveness due to the kindness of its tannins, witness their great maturity. It is a long haul wine and aromatic memory, a new vintage of precise harmony. Development and Aging cold and dry winter gave way to spring enough water with the wettest in recent years May. The beginning of the cycle was complicated by summer storms that leave water and some very localized hailstorm that reduces the risk of crop and causes mildew and powdery mildew. Summer is hot but not particularly low yields due to hail become the great ally to reach a good maturity. The harvest was late and fast starting October 15, finishing 23th. The development was adapted to a cold add to short maceration without forcing excess withdrawals. The amount of malic was higher than average, so after malolactic fermentation the wines are well balanced, with excellent pH. The tempranillos are presented fairly austere but very aromatic. The Cabernets in its line of medium build and not very herbaceous aromas. Raising was held for 18 months in French oak barrels and amCrianza: 18 months in barrels of French and American oak.