Ribera Del Duero DO Aalto Bodegas y Vinedos Aalto 2012
13%
1.5L
Intensity
A wine produced by the former technical director of Vega Sicilia. A wonderful expression of Tempranillo at perfect ripeness. Powerful and intense, it is drinking well already, or you could leave it to age in your cellar.
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Ribera Del Duero DO Aalto Bodegas y Vinedos Aalto 2012
The wine
This cuvée was created in 1999 by Mariano Garcia – former technical director at Vega Sicilia – and Javier Zaccagnini – director of the regulatory board for the Ribera del Duero appellation. This is a single variety Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) with grapes coming from mostly old vines, between 40-80 years old. Harvests are manual and grape sorting begins at the picking stage. The Aalto cuvée is produced each year and is aged for between 20-24 months. It presents a deep purple robe, as Tempranillo is picked at full maturity. Intense on the nose, it emanates dark fruit and woody notes. The palate is complex and structured, offering aromas of coffee, tobacco and liquorice while remaining well-rounded with blended tannins.
About the Producer Bodegas y Vinedos Aalto
According to Bettane and Desseauve, Bodega Aalto, located in the Ribera del Duero region, ranks among the 100 best domaines in the world. This bodega, which was established by Javier Zaccagnini and Mariano Garcia in 1998, has risen to the top of the Spanish wine tree in less than a decade. Its wines are concentrated, rich and verging on the spectacular. A must-taste!
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 2 bottles
Level: 2 NormalObservation: 2 NormalOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Wooden case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13 %
Region: Spain - Castillo and Leon
Appellation: Ribera Del Duero DO
Owner: Bodegas y Vinedos Aalto
Vintage: 2012
Colour: red
Service temperature: 16°
Intensity: full-bodied
Leading aroma: black fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine
