Abadia Retuerta Le Domaine: A 12th-Century Abbey and Winery in the Duero

Abadia Retuerta Le Domaine is one of Spain's most atmospheric wine-country hotels, a restored 12th-century abbey set among the vineyards of its own celebrated winery in the Duero valley near Valladolid, just outside the Ribera del Duero appellation. A Leading Hotels of the World Sustainability Leader, it combines Romanesque architecture, a serene spa and estate wines.

The dining is a genuine destination. Refectorio holds a Michelin star and a Green Star, set beneath a Gothic vaulted ceiling and a 17th-century Last Supper frieze, where chef Marc Segarra blends tradition and avant-garde; the Vinoteca, the summer cloister garden, a terroir bar and a guests' terrace complete the offering.

For a wine-and-history stay in Castilla y León, Abadia Retuerta is a benchmark.

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