AALTO 2021 75cl

Product Sheet – AALTO 2021

AALTO 2021 is the purest, most precise, and majestic expression of the soul of Ribera del Duero. A wine born from an intimate knowledge of the best plots, absolute respect for old vineyards, and an unceasing search for excellence and beauty in every glass.

Sourced from old vines, between 40 and 80 years old, planted at altitude on clay-limestone, sandy, and stony soils, distributed across various emblematic municipalities of the Ribera. Vineyards cultivated under a sustainable philosophy, where the vine clearly expresses the essence of the terroir. The harvest is manual, with exhaustive selection in the vineyard and cellar. Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel and concrete tanks. The wine is aged for 18 months in French and American oak barrels, refining and achieving extraordinary depth, elegance, and balance.

Characteristics

Vintage: 2021

Grape varieties: 100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo)

Wine type: Red with long aging

Winery: Aalto Bodegas y Viñedos

Country: Spain

Region: Castilla y León

Subregion: D.O. Ribera del Duero

Vineyard: Old vines 40 to 80 years old at altitude on limestone, sandy, and stony soils, sustainable cultivation

Format: 750 ml

Alcohol: 15% vol.

Aging: 18 months in French (70%) and American (30%) oak barrels

Serving temperature: 16–18 ºC

Tasting Notes

Very intense cherry red color, high intensity, with garnet rim and dense tears. On the nose, it is deep, elegant, and complex, with aromas of ripe black fruit—blackberry, plum, blackcurrant—sweet spices, cocoa, liquorice, graphite, hints of damp earth, and touches of fine wood. On the palate, it is broad, silky, and powerful, with fine tannins, impeccable structure, vibrant freshness, and a long, persistent, and enveloping finish where fruit, minerality, and aging nuances merge into an eternal whisper.

Pairing

Perfect for grilled red meats, aged beef chop, suckling lamb, game stews, traditional casseroles, aged cheeses, and Iberian cured meats. A wine that calls for a generous table, time, and silence to be contemplated and enjoyed.

AALTO 2021 is an ode to the perfection of old vineyards, time, and patience. A glass that reflects the contained strength and serene elegance of Ribera del Duero, where tradition and modern precision go hand in hand.