Áster Finca El Otero
100% Tempranillo from El Otero estate, where the vines are over 70 Years old. The wine is then aged in new French oak for 15 months. This winery was established by the famous Rioja Alta estate in 1989 and the vineyards are located at 800m+ above sea level. Offers great levels of sweet, ripe fruits combined with well-balanced oak and tannic structure. Pairs beautifully with roast lamb dinners, red meats and mature cheeses.
100% Tempranillo from El Otero estate, where the vines are over 70 Years old. The wine is then aged in new French oak for 15 months. This winery was established by the famous Rioja Alta estate in 1989 and the vineyards are located at 800m+ above sea level. Offers great levels of sweet, ripe fruits combined with well-balanced oak and tannic structure. Pairs beautifully with roast lamb dinners, red meats and mature cheeses.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green | |
Nose | Intense, warm and ripe aromas. Black cherries, damsons, plums, blackberries, strawberries with black pepper, cherry liqueur, spice, vanilla and toast oak. |
Palate | Good length. Great levels of sweet, ripe fruits combined with well-balanced oak and tannic structure. |
Colour | Deep ruby red |
Fact Sheet | |
Fluid | 75cl |
Alcohol % | 14.5% |
Style | Dry, Medium-Full Bodied |
Estate/Producer | Áster |
Country | Spain |
Region/AOC | Ribera del Duero |
Vintage | 2014 |
Making Techniques | Alcoholic fermentation took place in tanks, lasting 16 days. After maceration, the wine was put in new French oak barrels, where it completed malolactic fermentation for three months with a weekly 'bâttonage' on lees. We then picked a selection of the best barrels and, after blending them, the wine is moved to new French oak. The wine was aged for 15 months in new French oak barrels, where it was racked twice, employing traditional methods. |
Awards and/or Press Quotes | |
International Wine Challenge 2015 | Trophy winner of 'Best Ribera del Duero' and 'Best Spanish Red Wine' |
Penin Guide | 93 Points |
Tim Atkin | 96 Points |
James Suckling | 95 Points |