\r\n \r\nIn 1998, Mariano joined forces with Javier Zaccagnini to create Bodega Aalto, with the aim of exploiting the potential of the vine and the Ribera del Duero terroir to produce a great wine, the fruit of serious, constant and uncompromising work. In less than 10 years, Bodega Aalto has risen to world-class status. Bodega Aalto owns 42 hectares of plots of land in 3 sub-regions of the Ribera del Duero, mainly straddling 7 municipalities in the provinces of Burgos and Valladolid, in the best areas of the region. 32 hectares are planted with Tinto Fino grapes (Tempranillo de la Ribera del Duero), carefully selected from among the most interesting in the appellation. The soils are predominantly clay-limestone. \r\n \r\nSince its start-up in 2000, La Bodega Aalto 's vineyards have been cultivated with low yields, and maximum care is taken to protect the vine's ecosystem. In 2005, the new Aalto facilities were completed, designed by the renowned architect Jesús Manzanares, in the municipality of Quintanilla de Arriba. The truncated-conical fermentation vats are based on the bodega's own design, and allow for better cap handling and gentler extraction. To discover the Aalto and Aalto PS cuvées is to experience an explosion of the senses. Extraordinary concentration and richness for spectacular, pleasurable wines.","More information on the ","Wine estates recommended by","Robert Parker - Wine Advocate","Buy your Aalto wines at the best price on private sale!","Rated site","19804 notices","Free on your 1st order*.","20€","Access to sales!","Our latest sales of Bodega Aalto wines","|","Red wine","(2016 vintage notes)","After 16 months in barrel, Aalto reveals intense fruity aromas, with a woody structure that adds complexity and freshness. The very long finish augurs further complexity with time. Limited quantities available!","Bodegas Aalto 2017","More info","Notes : Robert Parker 96/100, RVF 18/20 \r\n\"Aalto PS (Parcelas Seleccionadas) 2006 has a deep, complex nose of black fruit, sweet spices and mellow minerality, with a dense, very velvety mouthfeel, rich and structured but balanced by intact freshness. A woodiness that knows how to make itself forgotten\". (RVF Nº 551 - May 2011) ","Bodegas Aalto - Ribera Del Duero Aalto PS 2006","An expert selection","The best wines and champagnes rated by the greatest guides (Hachette, Gault Millau, La Revue du Vin de France, Bettane & Desseauve, Parker, Concours, ...).","Direct from the estates","For impeccable preservation, all the bottles of wine for sale on our site are still in the cellar of the winery or its merchant at the time of your purchase.","Wines at the best price","You always get the best price on the wines you buy on 1jour1vin , and if you find your wine cheaper on another site, we'll refund the difference.","Best prices","Secure payment","Careful delivery","Customer service","Contact","Delivery","Help/FAQ","GTC","Privacy policy","Wine news","1jour1vin Reviews","Download application","Navigation problems","Manage my cookies","Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, and should be consumed in moderation.","1jour1vin - 2024","Ribera del Duero"]}
Bodega Aalto in D.O Ribera del Duero is owned by Mariano García and Javier Zaccagnini and is considered by Michel Bettane and Thierry Dessauve to be "One of the 100 best estates in the world". For 30 years, Mariano García was the oenologist and genius incarnate of the legendary VEGA SICILIA bodega. Mariano is considered one of the world's finest oenologists, and enjoys immense respect in all the countries where he has presented his wines and conducted conferences and tastings.
In 1998, Mariano joined forces with Javier Zaccagnini to create Bodega Aalto, with the aim of exploiting the potential of the vine and the Ribera del Duero terroir to produce a great wine, the fruit of serious, constant and uncompromising work. In less than 10 years, Bodega Aalto has risen to world-class status. Bodega Aalto owns 42 hectares of plots of land in 3 sub-regions of the Ribera del Duero, mainly straddling 7 municipalities in the provinces of Burgos and Valladolid, in the best areas of the region. 32 hectares are planted with Tinto Fino grapes (Tempranillo de la Ribera del Duero), carefully selected from among the most interesting in the appellation. The soils are predominantly clay-limestone.
Since its start-up in 2000, La Bodega Aalto 's vineyards have been cultivated with low yields, and maximum care is taken to protect the vine's ecosystem. In 2005, the new Aalto facilities were completed, designed by the renowned architect Jesús Manzanares, in the municipality of Quintanilla de Arriba. The truncated-conical fermentation vats are based on the bodega's own design, and allow for better cap handling and gentler extraction. To discover the Aalto and Aalto PS cuvées is to experience an explosion of the senses. Extraordinary concentration and richness for spectacular, pleasurable wines.
After 16 months in barrel, Aalto reveals intense fruity aromas, with a woody structure that adds complexity and freshness. The very long finish augurs further complexity with time. Limited quantities available!
Notes : Robert Parker 96/100, RVF 18/20 "Aalto PS (Parcelas Seleccionadas) 2006 has a deep, complex nose of black fruit, sweet spices and mellow minerality, with a dense, very velvety mouthfeel, rich and structured but balanced by intact freshness. A woodiness that knows how to make itself forgotten". (RVF Nº 551 - May 2011)