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Red dry
For those seeking a wine that can become the jewel of a collection and reflect the distinctiveness of the Ribera del Duero region, "Aalto PS Ribera del Duero DO 2022" is an unparalleled choice – this wine combines the concentration of old vines, long-term aging potential, and elegance, making it highly prized by wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs.
This exceptional wine is crafted from grapes of remarkably old "Tinta Fina" (Tempranillo) vines, aged 60–90 years, hand-harvested from the prestigious La Horra and La Aguilera vineyards, which, thanks to their unique microclimate and soil, ensure the wine's depth and intensity.
The wine hails from the Ribera del Duero region, renowned for its limestone, clay, and gravel soils as well as significant day-to-night temperature variations, which allow the grapes to reach optimal ripeness while preserving fresh acidity; the 2022 vintage reflects the distinctiveness of this region's harvest, characterized by concentration and harmony.
The nose is dominated by notes of ripe black berries – blackberries, blueberries – which subtly intertwine with hints of spicy oak, vanilla, and minerality, creating a multilayered and complex bouquet, enriched by 21 months of aging in oak barrels.
On the palate, the wine stands out with its breadth in the mouth, perfectly balanced tannins, and an expressive finish that lends the wine depth and fullness; fruitiness and elegance remain impeccably harmonized, while the long-lasting finish reveals additional nuances of spices and minerals.
This wine has exceptional potential to age for another 15–20 years, gradually revealing even more complex aromas of tobacco, leather, and dark chocolate.
Serve at 14–16 °C with beef steaks, lamb and game stews or roasts.
A rich, deep and complex nose with plenty of wood spices, dark chocolate, fresh blackberries, violets and a touch of graphite. The highlight on the full-bodied palate is the quality and quantity of the tannins, which are massive but polished and dissolved. Really firm and long. Better from 2026, when the wood spices settle more. Thursday, Sep 19, 2024
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
