Áster Finca El Otero

75cl

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.

  • €73.50
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.

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