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Aalto

Aalto

From the same producer who elevated Vega Sicilia to greatness, yet at a much more favourable price.
Aalto
75 cl.
2023
Magnum
2023
3 Liters (Jeroboam)
2023
5 Liters
2023
94 Atkin
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Details
15.00%
Alcohol 15.00%
Castilla y León
Production area Castilla y León
D.O. Ribera del Duero
Designation of Origin D.O. Ribera del Duero
Aalto
Winery Aalto
Contains sulphites
100% Tinto Fino
Varieties 100% Tinto Fino
15.0
Service 15.0

Tasting notes Aalto 2023

Red wine Aged in wood. 16 months in French and American oak barrels.

Aalto 2023 is a red wine that boasts an intense colour, enticing you to bring the glass closer and succumb to its allure. On the nose, it unveils a vibrant blend of ripe red fruits and delicate spices, foreshadowing the richness that follows on the palate: a voluminous, powerful, and concentrated wine, yet with a freshness that maintains perfect balance. Its tannins are resolute and silky, and the long, persistent finish leaves the impression of having savoured something meticulously crafted, ideal for uncorking on a special evening or accompanying a moment when you wish to indulge in the pleasure of a Ribera del Duero destined for those with discerning tastes.

Style Aalto
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Legumes, Red meat, Game

About Aalto

After 30 years and numerous harvests under his belt, the oenologist Mariano García decided to make a significant career shift and embark on his own venture within the D.O. Ribera del Duero. This was back in 1998. Today, two decades later, the Aalto wineries are a benchmark, one of the great ambassadors of Spanish wine. One of their timeless classics, which everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime, is the legendary Aalto
 
The tempranillo—also known as tinto fino—forms the essence of this red wine, born from old vines and crafted using the most innovative facilities and equipment. In total, the winery owns approximately 13 hectares spread across more than 200 plots located in nine different municipalities. It is only in this way, with a touch from each locale, that the true identity of this denomination, situated in the north-central part of the Iberian Peninsula, is captured. Each of these plots is at a specific altitude with a very particular climate, making it quite an adventure to ensure the even ripening of all the grape clusters. This requires meticulous observation and control, where the oenologist's judgement is crucial, along with respectful practices that eschew herbicides and fertilizers. 
 
The harvest of Aalto is carried out manually, using 15-kilogram boxes that are meticulously selected. In this regard, the yields per vine are not very abundant (due to the age of the vines), but they exhibit exceptional quality. After being chosen and inspected at the selection table, the clusters of Aalto proceed to the fermentation tanks, where the yeasts will transform the sugars into alcohol. Following the racking and subsequent pressing, Aalto is transferred to oak barrels where it will rest for over a year. 
 
Beyond commercial brands, Aalto represents the culmination of Mariano García's passion and expertise. An essential choice for those who seek the extraordinary in every glass.
2023

Aalto 2023 is a red wine that boasts an intense colour, enticing you to bring the glass closer and succumb to its allure. On the nose, it unveils a vibrant blend of ripe red fruits and delicate spices, foreshadowing the richness that follows on the palate: a voluminous, powerful, and concentrated wine, yet with a freshness that maintains perfect balance. Its tannins are resolute and silky, and the long, persistent finish leaves the impression of having savoured something meticulously crafted, ideal for uncorking on a special evening or accompanying a moment when you wish to indulge in the pleasure of a Ribera del Duero destined for those with discerning tastes.

2022

Aalto 2022 exhibits an intense and deep red hue. On the nose, it is distinguished by its concentration, with aromas of black fruits such as blackberries and plums, complemented by notes of vanilla and spices that add complexity. On the palate, it is a mature and full-bodied wine, with firm tannins and a balanced acidity that impart freshness. Its finish is long and persistent, leaving a pleasant sensation of warmth and depth. A wine that embodies the essence of its terroir.

2021

Aalto 2021 is a concentrated red wine, with a purple color, very elegant and powerful. On the nose, it's very complex, with notes of red fruits and hints of spices (licorice). On the palate, it's silky and well-balanced, with a very tasty acidity. Impossible to have just one glass!

2020 Aalto 2020 is a red wine that on the nose offers delicious notes of ripe fruit and spices, accompanied by touches of freshness and minerality. On the palate, it is full-bodied with an excellent structure. Silky tannins and excellent acidity accompany its elegant complexity. A precise red wine with a long, fresh finish and excellent ageing potential.
2019

Aalto 2019 is a mature red wine boasting a complex bouquet of red fruit, nuanced spicy aromas derived from its maturation process, and refined mineral undertones. On the palate, it is full-bodied, robust, and well-structured. This medium to full-bodied wine exhibits a significant tannic backbone, a silky and vibrant mouthfeel, and a prolonged, enduring finish.

2018

Aalto 2018 is an opulent red wine redolent with ripe red and black fruit aromas, spiced nuances, and delicate hints of licorice. On the palate, it is intricate, robust, and well-constructed. This wine exhibits refined and velvety tannins alongside a vivifying acidity. The finish is extensive, enduring, and has a balsamic quality.

 

2016 Aalto 2016 is a deep red wine that is powerful and concentrated. Another very good vintage for this extraordinary wine, which is expressed on the nose with distinction with aromas of ripe black fruit, and elegant toasted and spicy notes over a subtle mineral base note. On the plate it has a voluminous entry, is silky, with volume and structure and a very lingering and pleasant finish.
2015 This 2015 vintage, which is qualified as excellent, is one of the essential ones to understand Aalto. An optimum degree of maturity for the extraction of elements has favoured a good ageing in the barrels. As a result, we have a wine with a concentrated profile, where the black fruit perfectly combines with the spices provided by its ageing. An essential for those who love opulent wines.
2013 Fresh and intense, sweet tannins and well-balanced. Persistent finish and a constant fruity reminiscence.

Intense cherry red, clean and bright.

Strong presence of fruity notes on a liquorice base. Mineral undertones and characteristics of the ageing process presented by the barrel.
2012 Ample, powerful, ripe but with a very good acidity throughout. Fleshy and fine tannins. An extraordinarily long finish.

Picota cherry colour with a good colour intensity that tints the glass.

Powerful and heady ripe red and black fruit aromas, vegetable notes and hints of spicy tones.
2011 High integration between the fruit, wood and alcohol. Very polished tannins. A very flavourful and balanced wine.

Very intense colour, of the highly aged, Tinto Fino variety.

Very fresh aromas: flowers and fruit that are well blended with wood notes: liquorice, incense and spices.
2010 Elegant, very tasty and concentrated wine with an excellent, very bulky attack and a silky texture. It shows a long, very intense mid palate with notes of fleshy fruit wrapped in the creaminess provided by the aromas of sweet spices, bitter cocoa and fresh liquorice. It has nice noticeable tannins, a fresh and balanced acidity and a very long and persistent finish with very pleasant toasted aromas. A concentrated, complex and friendly wine.  The pleasure of a great wine.

Intense deep dark cherry colour. Well covered. Clean wine with elegant dense slow-falling tears.

Very intense, seductive and complex aromas. Its notes of quite ripe red and black fruit are released along with very intense noble wooden hints wrapped in a range of spicy aromas of vanilla, black chocolate, liquorice and Havana cigars. Its balsamic aromas and its subtle mineral touches round out this great wine.
2009 Elegant, very tasty and concentrated wine with an excellent, very bulky attack and a silky texture. It shows a long, very intense mid palate with notes of fleshy fruit wrapped in the creaminess provided by the aromas of sweet spices, bitter cocoa and fresh liquorice. It has nice noticeable tannins, a fresh and balanced acidity and a very long and persistent finish with very pleasant toasted aromas. A concentrated, complex and friendly wine.  The pleasure of a great wine.

Intense deep dark cherry colour. Well covered. Clean wine with elegant dense slow-falling tears.

Very intense, seductive and complex aromas. Its notes of quite ripe red and black fruit are released along with very intense noble wooden hints wrapped in a range of spicy aromas of vanilla, black chocolate, liquorice and Havana cigars. Its balsamic aromas and its subtle mineral touches round out this great wine.
2008

This deep and elegant Aalto 2008 has a broad and bulky attack. It has a very tasty, smooth and fleshy mid palate, full of intense flavours, with a good presence of notes of black fruit, snuff, toffee, chocolate and licorice and a very well integrated mineral touch. Very tasty tannins, still marked but pleasant in the palate. Long and lingering finish with a balsamic and mineral aftertaste. A concentrated, complex and nice wine.



Intense cherry colour. Bright. Dense tears.

Intense aromas. The good notes of wood stand out in the foreground. When it opens up, its multiple flavours become huge and complex. Many notes of black fruit are noticed along with coffee, black chocolate, licorice, tobacco and fresh balsamic touches on an elegant mineral background. A world of sensations that gradually form a rounded wine.
2007

Broad and dense attack. Aalto is a tasty wine, with a silky mid palate, and succulent flavors. Balanced and harmonious, with ripe tannins and refreshing acidity. Long and persistent.



Very dark, deep cherry colour, good robe.

Wine of great intensity and aromatic complexity. Ripe black fruit notes appear along with complex aromas provided by the oak such as spices, roasted and liquorice.

2006 Bodied wine, powerful and unctuous tannins.

Very dark sour cherry color, high layer.

Intense aromas of ripe black fruit and background of toasted oak, spices and mineral notes.
2022
94 Parker
95 Peñín
96 Suckling
2021
94 Parker
2020
94 Parker
2018
94 Parker
2017
94 Parker
2016
95 Parker
94 Peñín
2015
94 Parker
93 Peñín
2014
92 Parker
90 Peñín
2013
93 Parker
2011
91 Parker
2010
94 Parker
2009
91 Parker
93 Peñín
2008
95 Parker
92 Peñín
2007
95 Parker
93 Peñín
2006
94 Parker
91 Peñín

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  • We send it to Portugal with CTT Express to your home
  • The shipment for 12 bottles is €8.50 with CTT Express.
  • For orders over €150 shipping is free with CTT Express.