Ribera del Duero, 2012

Lovely bright cherry red colour, fragrant and floral with raspberry, a touch of fennel, strong red cherry notes. There is a grip, an almost dried cherry tannic quality that signifies the heat stresses of the vintage more than anything overripe or baked. Not too heavy, indeed this is quite an approachable Aalto that majors on prettiness and minerality – a wine that will shine with food. 14.5%