Bodegas Aalto Aalto PS 2020

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Bodegas Aalto
Aalto PS 2020

Vintage : 2020
Country : Spain
Region : Ribera del Duero
Subregion
Type : Red
Style Deep Full Bodied
Format : 75cl
Alcohol : 15°
Grappes : 100% Tempranillo

Experts		Score	Vintage
JS	James Suckling	96	2020
RP	Robert Parker	95	2020
JD	Jeb Dunnuck	95	2018
VN	Vinous (Antonio Galloni)	93	2017
WS	Wine Spectator	95	2016

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James Suckling (JS) : 96 Points (2020)

Lots of depth here, with ripe blackberries and some nicely baked black cherries, roasted herbs, incense, dark spices, mussels and a balsamic tinge. An admirably fine dollop of tannins on the palate, which are immaculate and juicy, as they thoroughly dunk into the black fruit, melting into a persistent finish that lasts for over a minute. Very impressive.

Robert Parker (RP) : 95 Points (2020)

The heady and ripe 2020 PS follows the house style and the profile of the regular Aalto from the same vintage, with slightly higher ripeness, more creaminess and toastier oak. It's predictable and very good at it, with abundant, slightly dusty tannins and some chalkiness in the pungent, intense and oaky finish. It has 15% alcohol and mellow acidity.

Jeb Dunnuck (JD) : 95 Points (2018)

Starting with the 2018 Aalto (100% Tempranillo), this perennial winner boasts a deep purple hue as well as a rocking nose of black raspberry and cassis fruits interwoven with lots of Asian spices, cedarwood, lead pencil, chocolate, and graphite. Rich, full-bodied, and powerful, with a great mid-palate, it stays light on its feet and has a focused, pure texture, notable tannins, and a great finish. This is a head-turning, beautifully textured Ribera del Duero to enjoy over the coming decade or more.

Vinous (Antonio Galloni) (VN) : 93 Points (2017)

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. Drinking window: 2023 - 2031

Wine Spectator (WS) : 95 Points (2016)

This plush red delivers boysenberry and raspberry compote flavors, with notes of vanilla, licorice and forest floor. Firm tannins and bright acidity keep this focused. Sleek and polished through the floral finish. Vibrant and expressive. Drink now through 2028. 224 cases imported. — TM