Abadía Retuerta
Selección Especial
Sardón de Duero, Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León
2020
Vintage
Varietal
Tempranillo
Where it is, September 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2024-2028), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2028, with a drinking horizon to 2033.
The ‘20 Selección Especial.
Abadía Retuerta Selección Especial 2020 is a Tempranillo from Sardón de Duero, Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León, Spain.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Abadía Retuerta Selección Especial 2020 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2020 vintage
Abadía Retuerta's 2020 Selección Especial is a Tempranillo from Sardón de Duero, Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León, Spain.
About Abadía Retuerta
Abadía Retuerta's Selección Especial is a Tempranillo from Sardón de Duero, Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León, Spain.
From the cellar: pair with
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary jus
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised beef short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Duck breast with cherry reduction
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Abadía Retuerta Selección Especial 2020?
Abadía Retuerta Selección Especial 2020 is a Tempranillo from Sardón de Duero, Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León, Spain.
What does Abadía Retuerta Selección Especial 2020 taste like?
Abadía Retuerta Selección Especial 2020 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Abadía Retuerta Selección Especial 2020 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2022-2033. Within that arc, the peak window is 2024-2028. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Abadía Retuerta Selección Especial 2020?
Pair this wine with Grilled lamb chops with rosemary jus; Braised beef short ribs with truffle polenta; or Duck breast with cherry reduction.