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Aalto 2011
HED83431
75 cl
15%
£50.00
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Aalto 2011 is a full-bodied red wine from the Ribera del Duero region, crafted from Tinta del País (Tempranillo) grapes. Established in 1999 by Javier Zaccagnini and Mariano García, the winery utilises old-vine fruit sourced from multiple parcels, some over 80 years old. In this vintage, vinification occurs in temperature-controlled vats followed by ageing in French oak barrels for 16 months, with approximately 50% new oak. This iteration showcases pronounced black fruit, earthy undertones and firm tannins.
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The 2011 Aalto hails from Ribera del Duero and was aged for up to 20 months in barrels, 50% of them new French oak and the remainder used French and American oak. Garnet-red with a brick-dust sheen. It offers notes of herbs and thyme alongside sour cherry and plum jam while a bouquet develops in the background. Indulgent and velvety with faintly reactive tannins and subtle freshness, this is a rich, bold Ribera red.Joaquin Hidalgo16th November 2023
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