Aalto Ribera del Duero 2023

94 Points Tim Atkin

Antonio Moral is a master blender, using grapes from nine different villages in Burgos, Valladolid and Soria to produce this dense, ambitious Tempranillo. Aged in 40% new French and 40% American oak, it has inky depths, plenty of power and concentration, blackberry, fig and liquorice flavours and appealing wood spices. It's a bold wine, but there’s some underlying freshness and focus here too. 2028-2036.

The vineyards of Aalto Bodegas y Vinedos.