December 31, 2023 - Fruit coming out very nicely, notably perfumed on the nose. Dark stone fruit, black cherry, black current, with hint of vanilla, maple, blueberry, medium-full bodied. The oak doesn’t overpower. Overall, the fruit coming out very effectively on this and offer enough complexity. Doesn’t need to sit much longer if at all. That said, could sit two to four more years.
May 20, 2023 - En La Vega. Con carrilleras de cerdo
July 16, 2022 - Perfect timing. Will last another five years or so but will not improve from here
February 8, 2022 - Well worth the wait, over time seems to finds its balance, wonderful to drink now.
October 28, 2021 - I was told it was even better on day two but I wasn't present, sadly. But even directly after pulling the cork it was delicious. This is a wonderful synthesis of dark fruit, powerful tannin, tamed by a fresh acidity and a very deep and satisfying finish. Needed some time to unfurl its beauty. Side by side with an Astrales 2013 the seemed head to head after opening the bottles but it became clear that Aalto has much more potential for ageing. Great wine.
September 20, 2021 - Beautiful bouquet with ripe dark berry fruits, vanilla, licorice and black olives. On the palate a complex and complete, lovely wine with ripe black berries and pleasant vanilla from the oak. Lovely wine and a bit better than the 2012.
May 23, 2021 - Ripe dark berries, licorice, some black olives. Beautiful wine, still in its young maturity stage.
January 26, 2021 - Decanted for only 30 minutes. Such a classic wonderful tempranillo from Aalto - one of a kind - high end quality like Vega Sicilia, Pingus. Lots of dark fruits and nose of vanilla and menthol. Good structure. Lots of alcohol, tannins and medium acid all very well integrated. Beautiful long lasting legs. Ready to drink or keep in cellar next many years - will develop and become a even more great Spanish excellence ;-) OT
January 6, 2021 - 2013 vintage
Dark fruits. Very savory. Oak spice. Hints of cassis. Tannins are there. Long future ahead. Very good
October 10, 2020 - Always good value!