2020 Aalto Blanco Fuente De Las Hontanillas, Aalto

Predominantly Verdejo with a dash of Godello and Albillo from vineyards located in Fuente de las Hontanillas (Quintanilla de Arriba – Valladolid) at an altitude higher than 850 meters.  This is a serious wine with aromas of orchard fruit such as pear, apple and spicy nuances due to aging in 500-liter barrels.  Fresh and mineral with a long finish and hints of citrus.

"Established in 1999 by Javier Zaccanini and the legendary winemaker Mariano García, Aalto was a bold step into the modern era for Ribera del Duero. The concrete and glass winery, completed in 2005, runs on gravity and boasts expansive barrel rooms. The Masaveu and Nozaleda families, who have long histories in Spanish winemaking, joined the venture in 2006. Harvesting from 130 hectares of old vines spread across 200 plots in nine municipalities, Aalto crafts reds with a rich but delicate structure. Their PS takes things up a notch, emphasizing power and opulence. Their Blanco de Parcela explores the possibilities of Verdejo and Godello, pushing the limits for whites in the region. Aalto is very much the embodiment of a modern Ribera del Duero winery." Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous.com