Tim Atkin - Ribera del Duero Special Report 2024 - Aalto 2022 - 94/100 - 2025-2038
Antonio Moral blends grapes from nine different villages in Burgos and Valladolid to produce this pan-Ribera del Duero Tinto Fino, ageing the  result in 50% new wood. It's a Médocmeets-Castilla-y-León style of wine in many ways: ripe, glossy and slightly international in style, with plum, fig and bramble fruit flavours, scented mocha oak and a fresh, balanced finish. Classy stuff.