In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium-Long finish

Aroma: red cherry, plum, floral, cedar

Palate: fresh red fruit, light spice, silky tannins, bright acidity

The second wine from Astrales, sharing the estate's elegant, fresh profile: red cherry, plum and floral notes from 12 months in mixed-fill French oak, with bright acidity and silky tannins.

What it pairs with

  • Roast chicken with paprika
    Medium body and fresh acidity are perfectly matched to well-seasoned roast chicken.
  • Pork tenderloin with herbs
    The wine's fresh cherry and floral character complements the clean pork flavour.
  • Vegetable paella
    Bright fruit and medium tannins make a fine partner for saffron-scented rice.

History

Christina is the second label from Astrales at La Aguilera, named for a family member of the founding owners. It shares the estate's vineyard but applies a lighter touch with shorter and less intensive oak ageing, offering the Astrales house style at a more accessible price.

  1. 2002 — First Christina vintage released as Astrales second wine

Facts

Producer
Astrales
Grapes
Tinto Fino
Classification
DO Ribera del Duero
Oak
12 months in French oak, mixed new and second-fill
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 20-30 at retail
Drinking window
4-12 from vintage
First vintage
2002

Tags

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