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 harmonious pairing.
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
- 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