2021 Bodegas Aalto Ribera del Duero Spain

Winemaker Notes
This wine shows an elegant purple color in the glass. On the nose it expresses the aromatic potential of the tinta fina with its red fruits and licorice nuances. The barrel ageing has conferred spicy notes on the nose and a silky touch with good acidity on the mouth inviting us to drink another glass.

Press
Rated 95 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2021 PS has a similar profile as the regular Aalto but with a little bit more of everything, more ripeness—playing dangerously with overripeness—and alcohol (15%), more concentration and power and also more oak that reveals itself in the shape or aromas of fried corn. It's powerful and tannic, in need of years in bottle and/or powerful food. This is very good in its style, impeccably crafted and aged in the best barrels money can buy.

Rated 94 Points Vinous
The 2021 Aalto is a 100% Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero and was aged for up to two years in French and American barrels. Garnet-red with a purple sheen. Cedar and vanilla lead the nose, followed by blackcurrant, blackberry and subtle herbal notes in the background. The palate is indulgent and creamy, with a classic 'reserva' profile but distinctively light on its feet for a Ribera del Duero wine. The 2021 Aalto is a long-lasting, juicy, subtly chalky red.