Deep purple red colour, as corresponds to old Tempranillo grapes. On the nose we perceive good fruit intensity, a great deal of freshness and hints of well integrated wood. On the palate we find all the elements one can expect from a great vintage: complexity, tannic structure, intensity and elegance. The typical flavours of our grape and our region are evident with liquorice, black berries, coffee, tobacco and spice, always within the distinct style of AALTO. This wine can be enjoyed now but will benefit from a time in the bottle, and will improve and gain complexity over many years if properly cellared.
100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) primarily from very old vines ranging from 40 to 80 years old, in seven different villages in Ribera del Duero and Burgos, and younger grapes from the estates own vineyards in two villages in the province of Valladolid. Harvest was done by hand in small boxes of 15 kilos and thoroughly inspected, bunch by bunch, on the selection table. Aged for 16 months in 50% new barrels of French and American oak.
Winery
A voluminous Ribera del Duero showing winemaker Mariano Garcia's deft hand at capturing both the power and grace of a variety, Tinto Fino, that tends towards rusticity in the hot climate of the region.
