Aalto Tinto Ribera del Duero 2022 vs Vina Cobos Vinculum Malbec 2021
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Vina Cobos Vinculum Malbec 2021 currently starts £0.01 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £55.00 | £54.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Aalto Bodegas Y Vinedos | Vina Cobos |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Tempranillo | Malbec |
| Region | Ribera del Duero | — |
| Country | Spain | — |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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Aalto Tinto Ribera del Duero 2022
' The AALTO project was founded in February 1999, in the prestigious winemaking region of Ribera del Duero (Spain). The foundational aim of Mariano Garcia and Javier Zaccagnini in AALTO was to make a wine that shows a different personality, of high quality and being a faithful reflection of distinct locations, blending them at the end of the aging process to obtain balance and complexity. Mariano Garcia spent 30 years as Technical Director at the oustanding Vega Sicilia before starting this project, so probabaly knows everything there is to know about Ribera del Duero. However, a few years later, in 2006, the Masaveu and Nozaleda families joined AALTO , both owners of wineries in other wine regions of Spain, providing experience and stability to the project, which meant the consolidation of the winery to this day. From its beginnings in 1999 until the harvest of 2004, the production of our wines took place in rented facilities in Roa (Burgos, Spain). While the project was being established, the founders began looking for a new place to locate their own new winery. A beautiful plot of 15 hectares belonging to the municipality of Quitanilla de Arriba (Valladolid) was chosen. The first phase of the new winery was completed in 2005, being that year the first harvest that was produced in these facilities. The modern design chosen for this new winery was carried out only with the very highest quality criteria. The architecture of the winery is perfectly integrated into the environment, in a typical Ribera del Duero plateau, with a lineal and harmonic design without ostentation, and minimalistic details, elegant and comfortable. The second phase of the winery corresponding to the more social part of the winery was completed in 2016. The winery currently controls 130 hectares of old, indigenous vines of Tinto Fino, aka Tempranillo, scattered in more than 200 plots over nine different municipalities, all within the Ribera del Duero appellation. Due to the different altitudes
Vina Cobos Vinculum Malbec 2021
Viña Cobos Vinculum Malbec is a refined expression of Argentine Malbec, sourced from selected high-altitude vineyards across the Valle de Uco. Situated between 2,300 and 3,900 feet above sea level, these semi-desert sites produce fruit of remarkable purity and intensity, resulting in a wine that perfectly captures Mendoza's vibrant terroir. Crafted by renowned winemaker Paul Hobbs, this wine represents exceptional quality and elegance. Why You'll Love It This is premium Malbec from Viña Cobos, founded by legendary winemaker Paul Hobbs, who has been instrumental in elevating Argentina's global reputation since 1989. Sourced from sustainably farmed high-altitude vineyards in the prestigious Valle de Uco, this wine offers the purity and intensity that defines world-class Argentine Malbec. With 18 months in French oak and meticulous winemaking, Vinculum delivers exceptional complexity and elegance at an outstanding price for this quality level. Meet the Producer Founded in 1999 by Paul Hobbs, Viña Cobos embodies his vision of creating wines that convey authenticity, balance, and a true sense of place. Having first visited Mendoza in 1989, Hobbs recognised the potential of Malbec to produce world-class wines and became a key figure in elevating Argentina's global reputation. Today, Viña Cobos is acclaimed for its meticulous viticulture and elegantly structured wines from Luján de Cuyo and Valle de Uco. Production Grapes are hand-harvested from sustainably farmed vineyards in the Valle de Uco at elevations between 2,300 and 3,900 feet. Fermentation follows traditional red winemaking techniques to preserve varietal character and depth. The wine is then aged for 18 months in French oak barrels—30% new and 70% second use—allowing gentle integration of oak without overpowering the fruit. Tasting Notes Deep inky violet in colour, the nose reveals expressive aromas of tart cherry, dark chocolate, and exotic spice. On the palate, it is elegant and energetic, with a textured stru
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