Áster Crianza
75cl
100% Tinta del Pais aged for 22 months in French oak. Expect a medium bodied wine with lots of red and black fruit and a hint of spice. This winery was established by the famous Rioja Alta estate in 1989 and the vineyards are located at 800m+ above sea level.
100% Tinta del Pais aged for 22 months in French oak. Expect a medium bodied wine with lots of red and black fruit and a hint of spice. This winery was established by the famous Rioja Alta estate in 1989 and the vineyards are located at 800m+ above sea level.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green | |
Nose | Aromas of ripe black fruits - cherries, plums, damsons, blueberries - violets and milk chocolate |
Palate | Dry and medium bodied. Ripe tannins and fresh but balanced acidity. Plummy, liquorice infused fruits. Black cherries, blackberries and damsons. Good length. |
Colour | Deep ruby red |
Fact Sheet | |
Fluid | 75cl |
Grape Variety | 100% Tinta del País from the Fuentecojo and El Caño vineyards surrounding the winery in Anguix, Burgos. They are on silt loam soils located at an altitude close to 780 meters. |
Alcohol % | 14.5% |
Estate/Producer | Áster |
Country | Spain |
Region/AOC | Ribera del Duero DO |
Vintage | 2019 |
Making Techniques | Whole bunches were stemmed and crushed and then put in tanks, where alcoholic fermentation took 14 days. 75% of the wine underwent malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels with several years' use, with weekly 'bâttonages' over two months. 70% of the wine was aged for 22 months in new French oak barrels, and the rest in second use French oak barrels. |
Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Drink now |
Awards and/or Press Quotes | |
Penin Guide | 91 Points |
Robert Parker | 90 Points |
Tim Atkin | 90 Points |
James Suckling | 92 Points |