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Aalto 2021
HED26677
75 cl
14.5%
£45.00
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Aalto 2021 is a full-bodied red wine produced from Tempranillo grapes in the Ribera del Duero region of Spain. Aalto Bodegas y Viñedos was established in 1999 in Ribera del Duero, currently one of Spain’s most prestigious wine regions. Aalto is a partnership between Javier Zaccagnini and winemaker Mariano García, who worked at the iconic Vega Sicilia for 30 years. The standard Aalto red wine spends 20 months in oak, 50% of which is new French wood, with the remainder in older French and American barrels. Expect lush, concentrated black berry fruits with ripe, savoury tannins, and hints of cedar, vanilla and balsamic herbs.
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The 2021 Aalto is a 100% Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero and was aged for up to two years in French and American barrels. Garnet-red with a purple sheen. Cedar and vanilla lead the nose, followed by blackcurrant, blackberry and subtle herbal notes in the background. The palate is indulgent and creamy, with a classic 'reserva' profile but distinctively light on its feet for a Ribera del Duero wine. The 2021 Aalto is a long-lasting, juicy, subtly chalky red.Joaquin Hidalgo16th November 2023
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