Classification | |
Type | Rouge |
Marque | Bodega Aalto |
Millésime | 2021 |
Pays | Espagne |
Région | Ribera del Duero |
Raisin | Tempranillo |
Alcohol % | 14.5% |
Volume | |
État | Parfait |
Étiquette | Parfait |
Consommable | 2025-2040 |
Stock | 22 |
Very deep crimson and very rich wine that is just the right side of being too concentrated. Not sure Aalto got the memo about freshness being a desirable quality. Pretty alcoholic.
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.
The eponymous red 2021 Aalto has a lactic touch and is spicy, smoky and ripe, with notes of barbecued duck, soy sauce and a touch of truffle. It's heady, ripe (14.5% alcohol), has a luxurious mouthfeel and is glossy and juicy, with abundant but fine-grained tannins and low-ish acidity. For fans of the style. Quite consistent across vintages.