The 2005 Petit Verdot (of which there is just over 80 cases), was aged for 24 months in new French oak. It is saturated purple in color with a classy perfume of smoke, vanilla, blackberry, and blueberry compote. Spicy, layered, and full on the palate, this rich, intense, lengthy wine will evolve for another 4-6 years and have a drinking window from 2012-2025.Abadia Retuerta, located just outside the Ribera del Duero boundary, has turned out four excellent releases in the 2005 vintage.Importer: Kobrand Corporation, New York, NY; tel. (212) 490-9300