Bodegas Aalto Ribera del Duero 2022 Day Zinfandel ” Northwest-facing vines bring tension

”  Northwest-facing vines bring tension to the wine while the meager soil provides a mineral backbone

Pale straw in color

flecked with gold

Then it turns to subtle

plums and blackberries with subtly spicy and cedary oak amid stony

Bodegas Aalto Ribera del Duero 2022 Day Zinfandel ” Northwest-facing vines bring tensionThe 2022 Aalto from Ribera del Duero was aged in barrels of varying origin and age. Aromas of cedar, caramel and ripe fruit open the nose, followed by cherry, balsamic herbs and a hint of wildflowers and underbrush. The palate is broad and creamy, with oak defining the profile while moderate tannins reveal the fruit. A balanced, polished expression of modern Ribera. 94 Pts Vinous