D.O. Ribera del Duero, Spain - 100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo), mostly from very old vines—ranging in age from 40 to 80 years—from vineyards in nine different municipalities in the Ribera region of Burgos and the Ribera region of Valladolid. The grapes are harvested by hand, in small 15-kilogram boxes that we meticulously inspect, bunch by bunch, on a sorting table. After the various production processes, Aalto ferments and ages for 17 months in new and semi-new French and American oak barrels. Aalto matures very well in the bottle and can be consumed within the next 15-20 years. Decanting is recommended for optimal enjoyment.
Aalto is a wine that enjoys great national and international acclaim, as corroborated by the various awards it has received and high scores in the most prestigious rankings.
AALTO 2023
Autumn began with high temperatures and a marked lack of rain. The first rainfall didn't arrive until late October, continuing throughout November. Temperatures remained mild until the end of that month, when the first frosts were recorded.
December brought several fronts with significant rainfall and a gradual drop in temperature. Although the beginning of winter was not particularly harsh, it ended up being cold and dry until late March, when temperatures began to rise. Spring was mild and practically dry, with frost in May and storms at the end of the month, which occasionally extended into June. Summer was characterized by intense drought and several heat waves. The grape harvest began in early September, with unstable weather and some rain during the harvest.
Grape Origin
100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo), mostly from very old vines—ranging in age from 40 to 80 years—from vineyards in nine different municipalities in the Ribera region of Burgos and the Ribera region of Valladolid.
The grapes are harvested by hand, in small 15-kilogram boxes that we carefully inspect, bunch by bunch, on a sorting table.
Tasting Notes
With a cherry red color, Aalto 2023 presents a significant aromatic load of red fruits and spices. On the palate, it is voluminous yet fresh with a long, silky finish.
Barrel Aging
17 months in French and American oak barrels.
Useful Facts
BOTTLING:
July 2025
ALCOHOLIC CONTENT:
14.5% VOL
VINTAGE RATING BY THE REGULATORY COUNCIL:
Very good
Vintage R. Parker Peñín Guide Gourmets Guide Wine Spectator Decanter Tim Atkin Jeb Dunnuck
2000 88 – 8/10 91 – – –
2001 – 90 8.25/10 – – – –
2002 91 90 – 90 – – –
2003 92 90 – 90 – – –
2004 94 93 8.25/10 90 – – –
2005 95 92 – 96 – – –
2006 94 91 – – – – –
2007 95 93 – – – – –
2008 95 92 9/10 – – – –
2009 91 93 8.75/10 – – – –
2010 94 94 97 92 – – –
2011 91 93 93 – 90 – –
2012 – – 95 94 – – –
2013 93 – 95 – – – –
2014 92 90 95 92 – – –
2015 94 93 97 93 – – –
2016 95 94 96 – – – –
2017 94 93 98 – – – 94
2018 94 93 98 – – 95 93
2019 – 93 96 – – – 94
2020 94 92 95 – – – 94
2021 94 92 95 – – – 94
2022 – 93 –
