Saturday, November 3, 2007

Aalto Ribera Del Duero 2004


I hear that you guys had good wines on Friday (3 and 4?). This is from Ribera del Duero. On the label it does not say what kind of grapes but I guess mostly Tinto Fino (Tempranillo).
Nice nose with black cheery and slightest hint of "funk". Extremely smooth mouth feel. Not a fruits bomb but nice black berry and blueberry flavors. Good firm tannin and nice finish with moca or coffee. With food, the strong tannin appears to diminish. Among the Ribero del Duero wines we tasted in the past (including Vega Sicilia, thanks to Piroca), we like this the best. Very complex wine. we will give either 3+ or 4-. WA (Jay Miller) 94.

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