Aalto

Ribera Del Duero Tempranillo

9.345 ratings
9.38 pro ratings
Ribera del Duero, Castilla y León, Spain
Tempranillo
Lamb, Tomato-Based, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Venison, Exotic Spices, Potato, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Ron R
9.5

What’s not to like in this contemporary Spanish fruit bomb. Following the lead from @John Van Trijp
WNH NY, 2021.
This was my offering to the crew.

What’s not to like in this contemporary Spanish fruit bomb. Following the lead from @John Van Trijp
WNH NY, 2021.
This was my offering to the crew.

Oct 1st, 2021
Ron R
9.4

This will benefit from more time in the cellar, but drinking well now. You wouldn’t know this was Tempranillo if you tasted it blind. I’m loving this.

This will benefit from more time in the cellar, but drinking well now. You wouldn’t know this was Tempranillo if you tasted it blind. I’m loving this.

Feb 9th, 2020
Johan Larsson

Owner/Sommelier tapasbar

9.0

Mkt framtida potential.

Mkt framtida potential.

Jan 1st, 2019
Ron R
9.4

Surprising for its contemporary posture at such a young age. Lovely soft notes of maraschino cherries and cedar on the nose. The palate is restrained, soft and rounded. Tannins are supple, and are already integrated. Really nice length and harmonious finish. Ready to drink now.

Surprising for its contemporary posture at such a young age. Lovely soft notes of maraschino cherries and cedar on the nose. The palate is restrained, soft and rounded. Tannins are supple, and are already integrated. Really nice length and harmonious finish. Ready to drink now.

1 person found it helpfulSep 25th, 2019
Chuck Walker

Wonderful full-bodied wine. Served it with braised pork cheek and it was a home run. Lots of red fruit with nice mineral notes. Will buy it whenever I see it.

Wonderful full-bodied wine. Served it with braised pork cheek and it was a home run. Lots of red fruit with nice mineral notes. Will buy it whenever I see it.

Oct 15th, 2021
Anthony De Blasi

Had this Aalto half a year ago and difference in bottle age clearly shows. Elegant and refined but still quite some power. Some additional time and it will be terrific!

Had this Aalto half a year ago and difference in bottle age clearly shows. Elegant and refined but still quite some power. Some additional time and it will be terrific!

Jul 12th, 2020
O Wong
9.0

Needs a little time to open up but drinks really well with nice fruity flavors.

Needs a little time to open up but drinks really well with nice fruity flavors.

Jun 22nd, 2020
Ericsson

Genius play on old terroir and modern style of wine... Lots of body, silky, strong tannings, good finish. The kind of wine you enjoy more and more with each sip.

Genius play on old terroir and modern style of wine... Lots of body, silky, strong tannings, good finish. The kind of wine you enjoy more and more with each sip.

May 23rd, 2020
Ely Cohn

35th birthday lineup

35th birthday lineup

Feb 2nd, 2020
Jeff Hasmann

Absolutely phenomenal wine. Pure Tempranillo from 40 - 80 year old vines with some younger juice to add liveliness. Aged 18 months in oak. Candied red fruit, licorice, hints of vanilla and smoke. Evolves in the glass. 2016 vintage on Oct 22, 2019

Absolutely phenomenal wine. Pure Tempranillo from 40 - 80 year old vines with some younger juice to add liveliness. Aged 18 months in oak. Candied red fruit, licorice, hints of vanilla and smoke. Evolves in the glass. 2016 vintage on Oct 22, 2019

Nov 3rd, 2019