Ribera del Duero,

Destination

Aalto, Ribera del Duero, 2003

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

Aalto, Ribera del Duero, 2003

As with many areas of Europe, Ribera del Duero experienced great heat in the summer of 2003. However, high rainfall in the winter of 2002-2003 and the relatively cool nights found at this altitude (750-800 metres) allowed the vines to grow healthily and the only major change was a harvest that was two weeks earlier than usual. The 2003 Aalto was raised in French oak for 23 months, half new and half one-year old, and bottled unfiltered in February 2006. Rich red berry character with great length, a balanced wine of surprising elegance that will age well for 5-10 years.

ABV:

14.5%

93/100

Josh Raynolds, Vinous

Opaque ruby. An expressive bouquet evokes ripe red and dark berries, licorice, mocha and woodsmoke, and a spicy note builds in the glass. Juicy and energetic on the palate, offering appealingly sweet blackberry, cherry cola and lavender pastille flavors that are sharpened by a peppery nuance. Smooth tannins come in late on a long, dark-fruit-driven finish, which leaves a subtle touch of vanilla behind.

Date Reviewed:

02/2021

Drinking Window:

2023 - 2031

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