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Red dry
Aalto PS Ribera del Duero DO 2020 is an outstanding choice for wine lovers seeking a high-quality, complex, and profound wine. This wine offers a long, fresh, and expressive finish, with beautifully integrated tannins and impressive breadth on the palate, revealing multiple layers of complexity developed during its aging period (21 months in new French oak barrels).
The wine is produced from old vines aged between 60 and 90 years. Grapes sourced from the prestigious La Horra and La Aguilera vineyards contribute distinctive aromatic depth, led by ripe black fruit notes, seamlessly intertwined with spicy oak nuances and a subtle mineral backbone.
Aalto PS 2020 not only reflects the unique character of the region but also stands out for its balance of fruit intensity and elegance. It is perfectly suited for enjoyment now, while also offering excellent potential for long-term aging. With time, this wine will continue to gain complexity and expressive depth, delivering increasing pleasure to those who choose to cellar it.
Serve at 16°C. Pair with beef steaks, lamb dishes, and game stews or roasts.
Lots of depth here, with ripe blackberries and some nicely baked black cherries, roasted herbs, incense, dark spices, mussels and a balsamic tinge. An admirably fine dollop of tannins on the palate, which are immaculate and juicy, as they thoroughly dunk into the black fruit, melting into a persistent finish that lasts for over a minute. Very impressive.
The heady and ripe 2020 PS follows the house style and the profile of the regular Aalto from the same vintage, with slightly higher ripeness, more creaminess and toastier oak. It's predictable and very good at it, with abundant, slightly dusty tannins and some chalkiness in the pungent, intense and oaky finish. It has 15% alcohol and mellow acidity.
Bodegas Aalto (official name — Aalto Bodegas y Viñedos) was founded in 1999 by two prominent figures in the wine world: Mariano García, long-time technical director at Vega Sicilia, and Javier Zaccagnini, then director of the Ribera del Duero appellation. Their goal was to create wines with a clear individual identity that reflect the diversity of terroirs while achieving maximum complexity and balance.
In 2006, the Masaveu and Nozaleda families—bringing extensive experience in the wine industry—joined the project.
Wines and Strategy
Bodegas Aalto manages approximately 130 hectares of old-vine (40–100 years) ‘Tinto Fino’ (Tempranillo) vineyards, divided into more than 200 individual plots across nine municipalities in the Ribera del Duero region. These sites encompass a wide range of soil types and microclimates, enabling the creation of complex, multi-layered wine blends.
Grapes are grown without herbicides or chemical fertilizers, under strict quality standards, and yields are kept low—resulting in wines of exceptional intensity and concentration.
Winery and Winemaking Philosophy
The winery’s first production facility was leased in Roa (1999–2004). Later, a purpose-built winery was constructed in Quintanilla de Arriba, with the first phase completed in 2005 and a second expansion in 2016. The architecture is modern and minimalist, seamlessly integrated into the surrounding landscape.
Winemaking combines advanced fermentation technologies (stainless steel, concrete, and oak) with a strong focus on grape authenticity and minimal intervention.
Flagship Wines
Bodegas Aalto produces two main labels:
Recognition and Accolades
