Aalto 2022
Description
Discover Aalto 2022, one of the leading wines of the Ribera del Duero, crafted by the renowned Aalto Bodegas y Viñedos, founded in 1999 by Mariano García and Javier Zaccagnini. This wine, with its own character, combines the strength of Tempranillo with the elegance and precision that have made Aalto an essential name among Spain’s high-expression wines.
After 18 months of aging in French and American oak barrels, Aalto 2022 presents itself as balanced, deep, and refined. Its contemporary, complex, and seductive style makes it an outstanding choice for those who enjoy powerful, elegant wines with the unmistakable essence of Castilian terroir.
Winery
Aalto Bodegas y Viñedos was founded in 1999 in Quintanilla de Arriba (Valladolid), born from the collaboration of two iconic figures in Spanish wine: Mariano García, winemaker at Vega Sicilia for thirty years, and Javier Zaccagnini, former director of the Ribera del Duero Regulatory Council. Both shared the same goal: to craft a wine of the highest quality, with its own personality and a faithful reflection of the region’s old vineyards.
Aalto’s vineyards cover more than 200 plots of Tempranillo (Tinto Fino) across various municipalities in the denomination, giving its wines exceptional complexity and diversity. At the winery, traditional methods are combined with precise modern winemaking, producing wines that are deep, elegant, and with remarkable aging potential.
Today, Aalto represents excellence, balance, and modernity, establishing itself as one of the most influential projects in the Ribera del Duero and a benchmark of Spanish wine internationally.
Recommended for
Ideal for pairing with grilled red meats, roasted lamb, home-style stews, game dishes, or aged cheeses. Perfect both for enjoying on a special occasion and for savouring at leisure. Additionally, it is a wine with excellent aging potential, capable of evolving gracefully in the bottle over the next decade.
TASTING NOTES
- Aromas of ripe black fruits, such as blackberries, plums, and blueberries, adding depth and freshness.
- Balsamic and licorice notes, accompanied by delicate hints of cocoa and roasted coffee derived from its aging.
- Subtle spicy notes of black pepper and clove, with an elegant backdrop of fine wood and a distinctive mineral hint that reflects its origin.
- A broad and enveloping entry, with great volume and perfect balance.
- Firm yet silky tannins that provide structure, finesse, and elegance.
- Notes of ripe fruit complemented by hints of chocolate and spices, culminating in a long, persistent, and very elegant finish.
- Its remarkable acidity provides freshness and aging potential, leaving a harmonious, deep, and long-lasting impression.