In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, plum, cedar, dried herbs
Palate: dark cherry, earthy spice, cedar, balanced tannins
Classic Ribera Crianza from the La Rioja Alta group's Anguix estate: red cherry, plum and cedar with earthy spice in a balanced, medium-bodied style reflecting the long-oak-ageing philosophy of the Rioja parent.
What it pairs with
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Roast lamb with garlic
Classic Castilian pairing for this traditionally styled Crianza. -
Iberico pork loin with rosemary
Cedar and herb notes in the wine complement the aromatic pork. -
Patatas con chorizo
Everyday Castilian comfort food meets the wine's earthy, accessible style.
How to serve Aster Crianza
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast lamb with garlic, Iberico pork loin with rosemary, Patatas con chorizo. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Bodegas Aster was established in 2000 as the Ribera del Duero arm of La Rioja Alta group, based at Anguix in the eastern Burgos sector. The estate applies the Rioja parent's philosophy of long barrel and bottle ageing to the region's Tinto Fino.
- 2000 — Bodegas Aster established by La Rioja Alta group at Anguix
- 2002 — First Aster Crianza vintage released
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Aster
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 14 months in French and American oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 16-24 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2002
Frequently asked about Aster Crianza
What does Aster Crianza taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, plum, cedar, dried herbs. On the palate, dark cherry, earthy spice, cedar, balanced tannins. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. Classic Ribera Crianza from the La Rioja Alta group's Anguix estate: red cherry, plum and cedar with earthy spice in a balanced, medium-bodied style reflecting the long-oak-ageing philosophy of the Rioja parent.
When should I drink Aster Crianza?
Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Aster Crianza?
Roast lamb with garlic is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Iberico pork loin with rosemary and Patatas con chorizo. Classic Castilian pairing for this traditionally styled Crianza.
What grapes are in Aster Crianza?
The blend is Tinto Fino. The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.