Abadía San Quirce Finca Helena
History and winery
Finca Helena is the most personal wine from Abadía San Quirce, made in La Aguilera, Burgos, in the very heart of the D.O. Ribera del Duero. It comes from selected Tempranillo (Tinta Fina) vineyards of outstanding quality, some of them over a century old. Its ageing combines tradition and modern techniques to express the authentic character of the Ribera del Duero terroir.
Style and ageing
- Variety: Tempranillo (Tinta Fina)
- Ageing: 24 months in French and American oak barrels
- Bottle ageing: at least 12 months before release
- Style: elegant, complex, with excellent ageing potential
Tasting note – Finca Helena
- Appearance: Intense red with violet highlights, bright and deep.
- Nose: Ripe black fruit (blackberries, plums) combined with cocoa, tobacco, fine spices and subtle oak notes.
- Palate: Full, enveloping and silky. Fine tannins, balanced structure, with a long, persistent finish.
- Overall impression: Powerful and elegant, inviting you to enjoy every sip as a gourmet moment.
Recommended pairings
- Grilled or stewed red meats
- Roast lamb or traditional stews
- Iberian cured meats and acorn-fed hams
- Cured and semi-cured cheeses
- It can also be enjoyed on its own, as a wine for contemplation
Nutritional information (per approx. 100 ml)
(Indicative values, depending on vintage)
- Energy: 80–85 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 2–3 g
- Sugars: <0,5 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Protein: <0,1 g
- Salt: 0 g Alcohol: 14 % vol. (approx.)
Allergens
- Naturally contains sulfites
- Contains no gluten, dairy or other common allergens
Winery location
- Bodegas Abadía San Quirce
- Town: La Aguilera (Aranda de Duero, Burgos)
- D.O.: Ribera del Duero
- Vineyards planted on clay and limestone soils, with a strong temperature contrast between day and night, bringing freshness, concentration and longevity to the wines
Abadía San Quirce Finca Helena is a premium, elegant and complex wine, crafted for discerning palates seeking a complete gourmet experience and the authenticity of Ribera del Duero in every glass.