Bodegas Aalto Ribera del Duero 2023 Quentin Harel The 2020 Hacienda Monasterio shows

The 2020 Hacienda Monasterio shows what Sisseck calls a "neo-classical" style of Ribera

expect intense aromas of ripe blackberries

Aged for up to 12 months in barrels and foudres

Is this my favorite dry sparkling white of all time

The finale is long with notes of burnt butter and toast

Bodegas Aalto Ribera del Duero 2023 Quentin Harel The 2020 Hacienda Monasterio showsThe primary wine, known simply as Aalto Ribera del Duero, comes from vines ranging in age from 4080 years old supplemented with younger vine fruit about 15 years old. It is aged 18 months in French (85%) and American (15%) oak, with half of the barrels new.