In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

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

  • 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.

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.

  1. 2000 — Bodegas Aster established by La Rioja Alta group at Anguix
  2. 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

Tags

dry medium acid medium body medium tannin medium term mood easygoing mood rustic occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world pairs with charcuterie pairs with pork pairs with red meat price trade up still red tinto fino
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