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Strolling through the 700 hectares of the estate in which Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine is located is to travel more than 900 years of history that began in the 12th century, when the monks lived in the abbey that today gives its name to our hotel and our winery. Be informed about all the curiosities that are behind the walls and vineyards of this historical legacy through our logbook.
Look, smell and feel this summer at Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine
On their holidays, our guests deserve to enjoy themselves and that's why we have launched new activities to turn their stay into an unforgettable experience. We invite visitors to stimulate their senses: gaze at the stars, breathe the scent of lavender and feel the...
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The 2019 vintage is going well
No vintage is the same as the previous one. There are an infinite number of factors and conditions that have an impact on the quality and characteristics of the grapes we harvest each year. Luckily, our winemaker Ángel Anocíbar knows the area like the back of his...
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Miguel Ángel García: “If our clients want to indulge themselves, we want them to be able to do it at LeDomaine”
He is one of the familiar faces in our restaurants, working side by side with chef Marc Segarra to create outstanding pairings of wines and dishes and always ready to help clients choose the right wine or drink. We interview the sommelier and restaurant manager of...
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Learning about wine with The Terruño Academy
Last year, Abadía Retuerta launched The Terruño Academy. It is aimed at professionals, but the basic contents of this training programme are perfectly understandable for any consumer who wants to enjoy a glass of wine. One of the recurrent challenges of wine is that...
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A very special wedding
There are a thousand ways to plan a wedding and a thousand places to tie the knot, but thanks to its rich heritage, Abadia Retuerta LeDomaine can pride itself on being an extraordinary setting, with a wealth of spaces and ambiences, and capable of bringing together...
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This is how our last Vendimia Solidaria was made
We present in images the "making of" of our Vendimia Solidaria, the wine we have been producing since 2014 to help people or groups at risk of social exclusion. It is the youngest, most approachable and fruity of all the wines we make at Abadía Retuerta. The 2018...
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A private tour of the spa
Do not miss the two short videos that will take you on a tour of our spa. In the first, you can see the different areas that are part of this wellbeing space, while in the second we give a detailed explanation of our star service: the Spa Sommelier. For Catia Fonseca,...
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The Duero, a river of wine
From its birth in the Picos de Urbión mountains to its outlet in Porto, the river Duero has shaped the landscape of more than a dozen wine-growing regions in Spain and Portugal, and specially our own Abadía Retuerta estate. The name Abadía Retuerta derives from the...
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What are Marc Segarra and his team up to during the months when the hotel is closed?
We’ve been chatting with our chef Marc Segarra to find out what goes on backstage in the kitchens of Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine in the weeks before the hotel re-opens and how they get ready for each new season. Segarra also reveals the dishes he enjoys cooking during...
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Our first release of 2019: a late harvest wine
The date is not mistaken, far from it. On January 11th we picked the grapes for our Vendimia Tardía, a sweet wine that is part of the range Abadía Retuerta Winemaker’s Collection. We have been making it since 1999, in years when the conditions are right for it. The...
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A miniature Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine
Our new series of models are a reflection of the current dimensions of the abbey after the expansion of the hotel and spa. Behind them lie a formidable work of craftsmanship whose origin, coincidentally, is also related to a monastery. In addition to their beauty and...
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Harsh winters in the Duero
The continental climate of the Duero usually translates into very cold winters that have a direct influence on the vineyard. We explain the beneficial effects of low temperatures and the "below zero" ranking in Abadía Retuerta. The harsh climate of the northern...
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Diving in the past
In March historian Patricia Andrés is set to finish her historical compilation project. She has spent 18 months rummaging through various archives and documentary sources with the aim of reconstructing the past of Abadía Retuerta.I The work is very similar to...
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Gift ideas for wine lovers
There’s no better present for a wine lover than having the chance to try new wines or experiences usually outside their reach. At Abadía Retuerta, we have compiled six unforgettable and jaw-dropping gifts for Christmas. Wine can make a truly great present. Ultimately,...
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Three plans for Christmas
We have a bunch of very special ideas to share with you for the holidays. As well as putting at your disposal some of the most singular spaces in Abadía Retuerta for your Christmas meals, we have prepared a tailor-made experience pairing our wines with chocolate and...
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