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Structure
Drinking window
Best 7 to 18 years from vintage.
vintage7 yrs18 yrs20 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: violet, dark cherry, black plum, cedar
Palate: concentrated dark fruit, silky tannins, cedar, mineral
The flagship from the tiny La Aguilera estate, combining concentration with freshness: violet, dark cherry and cedar from old-vine Tinto Fino aged 16 months in mostly-new French oak, with fine silky tannins.
What it pairs with
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Cordero lechal al horno
Classic match -- Castilian roast suckling lamb and an old-vine La Aguilera red. -
Roast Iberico pork loin
Silky tannins and dark fruit complement the premium pork. -
Aged Manchego with walnuts
Fine tannins meet the nutty, saline cheese to create a balanced pairing.
How to serve Astrales
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Cordero lechal al horno, Roast Iberico pork loin, Aged Manchego with walnuts. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Astrales was established in 1998 and released its first vintage in 2000 from old-vine Tinto Fino parcels around La Aguilera in the Burgos sector. The estate focuses on a single main wine from a single vineyard, applying careful cellar work to reflect the terroir's elegance.
- 1998: Astrales estate founded at La Aguilera, Burgos
- 2000: First Astrales vintage released
Facts
- Producer
- Astrales · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 16 months in French oak barriques, mostly new
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 40-60 at retail
- Drinking window
- 7-18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Frequently asked about Astrales
What does Astrales taste like?
On the nose, violet, dark cherry, black plum, cedar. On the palate, concentrated dark fruit, silky tannins, cedar, mineral. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. The flagship from the tiny La Aguilera estate, combining concentration with freshness: violet, dark cherry and cedar from old-vine Tinto Fino aged 16 months in mostly-new French oak, with fine silky tannins.
When should I drink Astrales?
Drink 7-18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Astrales?
Cordero lechal al horno is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast Iberico pork loin and Aged Manchego with walnuts. Classic match -- Castilian roast suckling lamb and an old-vine La Aguilera red.
What grapes are in Astrales?
The blend is Tinto Fino. The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.
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