Abadia Retuerta Vino de la Tierra Castilla Y Leon Rivola 2003

Dark maroon in color. The nose is spicey with some green pepper, light vanilla and red fruits. Medium acidity with medium weight tannins. Green pepper from the cabernet sauvignon comes though with cherry flavors. Simple and light the structure is soft and balanced though not a heavily fruit forward wine. 3/5 [NR]

May 2006

Rating: 0/5 - As reviewed by Decanter Pronounced notes of chocolate and minty, sweet cherries. Rich, balanced round tannins. Sweet juicy fruit and well integrated.

A go to value that pairs well with food. Bright in color with a mix of fruit and spice on the nose. The fruit is very subdued in the taste, which is smooth and highly enjoyable.

February 2008

Rivola is brilliant ruby in color with violet highlights. On the nose, the wine is fresh and generously fruity, with impressions of ripe raspberries, strawberries and wild cherries offset by notes of jasmine, spice and mint. The fragrance is confirmed on the palate, which is mellow, fresh and succulent, supported by clean, subtle, sweetly ripe tannins ending in a silky, elegant finish.

Dep reddish purple. The nose show's green and black pepper, with some smokey chocolate, and deep red cherry fruit. Fine tannins in the mouth with a strong acidity at first that gives way to rich layered flavors of black pepper, anise, wood and chocolate. As it opens this wine is all fruit and spice, rich cherries, blackberries and more. 3.5/5 [NR]

June 2006

60% Tempranillo and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12 months in barrel Dark ruby color that has a beautiful consistency reminding me of both a texture and color that would be found in a royal chamber. On the nose, strong notes of coffee, plumes and dark cherry come forth with a slight vegetable or forest aroma in the background. Very light body and structure with medium acidity. On the palate, a strong blackcurrent flavor followed by hints of vanilla and charred wood. Overall, a very nice well structured wine.

June 2006