Abadia Retuerta 2009 Pago Valdebellón Cabernet Sauvignon (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León)

Country: Spain / Pago Valdebellón
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Northern Spain
Winery: Abadia Retuerta / Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León

Among a small population of varietal Spanish Cabernets, Pago Valdebellón is exemplary. Bold plum and cassis aromas come with a needling of green notes and spice. In the mouth, this is tight and tannic, but not angry. Flavors of herbal raspberry come with a minty aftertaste, while the finish is lively and herbal, with a touch of heat. Drink now through 2020.