The 2005 Seleccio is a blend of 40% Cabernet Franc, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Syrah aged for 14 months in French oak. A glass-coating opaque purple color, it reveals a complex bouquet of toasty oak, pencil lead, black currant, blueberry, and plum. The most structured of the Abadal wines, it demands 4-6 years of cellaring. It has the balance to develop gracefully and will offer prime drinking from 2014 to 2027.
The Abadal wines are produced by Masies D’Avinyo.
Importer: Aurelio Cabastrero, Grapes of Spain, Lorton, VA; tel. (571) 642-0343