Aalto 2001 Ribera del Duero

Big nose of grilled meat/mushroom reduction sauce, charcoal - definitely an umami-thing going on. Also has a custard character that I find very often in RdD wines. Really fills the mouth initially, then substantial grainy/chewy tannins kick in. Very good flavor persistence. Massive oak-influence, as with most of Mariano Garcia's wines, but this works well. Best version yet.


About $50