Abadía Retuerta: Spanish Wine Royalty with a Rebel Soul

Abadía Retuerta: Spanish Wine Royalty with a Rebel Soul

Meet the Maverick Monastery Behind Some of Spain’s Most Coveted Wines

If you’ve ever sipped a Spanish wine that made you question everything you thought you knew about Ribera del Duero, chances are, it came from Abadía Retuerta.

Tucked between the golden fields and wild forests of Sardón de Duero, just west of the DO’s strict borders, Abadía Retuerta isn’t just another historic estate—it’s a 13th-century monastery turned world-class wine laboratory. A place where tradition and innovation flirt over oak barrels, and every bottle tells you, “Yes, I’m from Spain—but not like you’re used to.”

So, what makes it so special?

Founded in 1996 (yes, only 1996—the monks left winemaking behind long ago), the winery quickly became a benchmark for single-vineyard wines in Spain. While many play by Ribera del Duero’s rules, Retuerta proudly sits just outside the designation and uses that freedom to push boundaries.

They work with a patchwork of plots—each with distinct soils and microclimates—crafting wines that are fiercely site-specific. Think: old-vine Tempranillo from river-cooled terraces. Syrah basking in rocky slopes. Cabernet Sauvignon that could pass for a Left Bank stowaway.

And then there’s the iconic LeDomaine, their flagship white that turned heads worldwide. A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo, and Godello from vines planted around the monastery. Creamy, citrusy, utterly seductive.

Their greatest hits (aka, what you should be drinking)

  • Abadía Retuerta Le Domaine – A white wine so polished it should come with a dress code. Round, textural, and surprisingly age-worthy.

  • Pago Negralada – 100% Tempranillo from a single vineyard that rivals any Grand Cru. Deep, spicy, and dark as a Spanish midnight.

  • Pago Valdebellón – Cabernet Sauvignon with a Spanish accent. Cool-climate vibes with serious backbone.

  • Cuvée Palomar – Silky, powerful, and a bit of a unicorn. The ultimate dinner party flex.

  • Seleccion Especial – The house signature red blend. If you’re new to the brand, start here. It’s the intro that hooks you.

Not Just a Winery—It’s a Whole Damn Experience

Oh, and did we mention you can stay there? Yeah. The monastery is now LeDomaine Hotel & Spa, a five-star luxury retreat with a Michelin-starred restaurant and a wine spa (yes, vino-therapy is real and it’s glorious). It’s a pilgrimage worth making.

TL;DR: Abadía Retuerta isn’t just making wine—it’s rewriting the Spanish wine playbook with every bottle. If you want to drink like royalty who moonlights as a rebel, this is where you start.

🛒 Browse Abadía Retuerta Wines on InBodega and taste what happens when a monastery goes full rockstar.

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