About this wine
Aalto PS — short for Pagos Seleccionados — is the icon wine of Bodegas Aalto, crafted only in exceptional vintages from a handful of single parcels in La Aguilera, La Horra, and Banos de Valdearados. Made from 100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) sourced from vines aged 60 to 90 years old, it is aged approximately 18 to 20 months in 100% new French oak. Production is capped at roughly 10,000 bottles per vintage, resulting in a wine of remarkable density, purity, and aging potential that has earned scores in the low-to-mid 90s from critics and collectors alike.
A serious, collector-grade Ribera del Duero — approachable young but built to reward patient cellaring.
Sommelier's Note
"Aalto PS is Mariano Garcia's ultimate statement on old-vine Tinto Fino — denser, more structured, and longer-lived than the standard Aalto, and arguably one of the most collectible wines to come out of Ribera del Duero in the past two decades."
Food Pairings
Best suited to richly flavored red meats and game: aged rib-eye, grilled lamb chops, braised oxtail, and roasted duck. Its firm, polished tannins and dark fruit core also stand up beautifully to aged Manchego and other hard sheep's-milk cheeses.
When to drink it
Special celebrations, milestone dinners, or as a standout gift for serious wine collectors.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Tempranillo (Tinto Fino)
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 15
- Price Range
- ¥16,000-22,000
Terroir & Winemaking
Sourced from three of Aalto's finest single parcels — La Aguilera, La Horra, and Banos de Valdearados — planted with vines between 60 and 90 years old. Grapes are hand-harvested and rigorously selected, fermented separately by parcel, and aged approximately 18-20 months in 100% new French oak barrels. Produced only in outstanding vintages, with total production capped at around 10,000 bottles.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does 'PS' stand for in Aalto PS?
- 'PS' stands for 'Pagos Seleccionados,' meaning 'selected vineyard sites' — it denotes Aalto's top single-parcel bottling.
- How is Aalto PS different from the standard Aalto?
- Aalto PS is sourced only from a handful of the estate's oldest, best-situated parcels (vines 60-90 years old), aged longer in 100% new French oak, and produced in far smaller volumes — roughly 10,000 bottles per vintage compared to Aalto's much larger production.
- What does Aalto PS taste like?
- Expect a dense, dark-fruited wine with blackberry, black cherry, and plum, layered with cedar, tobacco, and baking spice, framed by firm, polished tannins and a long, persistent finish.
- How long can Aalto PS be aged?
- Well-regarded vintages are built to age for 20-30 years, developing greater complexity and softer tannins over time.
- Is Aalto PS made every year?
- No — it is only produced in exceptional vintages that the winemaking team judges worthy of the top selection.
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