Bright red fruit — 4 months ago
98, 96, 09, 05 pegosos - in order of pref — a month ago
Nice and dry. Lots of ox. Nutty, light caramel. — 4 months ago
Next level. Best of both worlds. Fruit and acid then nuts and complexity. — 8 months ago
Very nice. At home, bought for anniversary — 2 months ago
Mariano’s Garcias crown jewel, he was the front man at Vega Sicilia for three decades. He then founded Aalto with the vision of creating the highest quality RdD which you didn’t have to wait fifteen years to enjoy. Many think he’s done it! I pretty much agree. — 4 months ago
This bottle was opened several hours prior to dinner. The 2001 Riserva pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe Morello cherry, red flowers, leather, black tea, and a lovely mix of cool and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long, slightly savory and super complex. A textbook Brunello Riserva that leans on the more elegant side of the spectrum. A fabulous pairing with lombo di agnello. Drink now with patience through 2041. — 4 months ago
Peter van den Besselaar
30 years old Amontillado | This is a treat, top notch Jerez. See description of @Josh Morgenthau, I fully endorse. — a month ago