92 points “This shows really attractive fresh blueberries violet and elderberry reduction with vanilla. Full-bodied but with firm tannins that pick up the dark fruit and carry it medium-long.” – James Suckling
90 points “Inky ruby. Powerful black and blue fruit aromas are complemented by suggestions of liquorice dark chocolate and candied violet. Ripe and fleshy on the palate offering weighty cassis and bitter cherry flavours and an energizing jolt of spiciness. Finishes chewy and long with gently gripping tannins and lingering smokiness.” – Antonio Galloni’s Vinous
When the legendary La Rioja Alta decided to look beyond the confines of Rioja in the 1980s they took their time because longevity is part of the DNA. After almost a decade of searching they found just the right place in the Ribera del Duero. They painstakingly monitored the plot’s progress for six vintages selling the fruit until they were happy to put their own name on it. Finally in 2000 they created the first Áster Tempranillo or Tinta del País as the locals call it. Now it tastes like a classic textbook Crianza – one that feels like it could have been made here for hundreds of years.
Áster Crianza is matured in oak for almost two years adding sweet spices tobacco cocoa and cedar to the black cherry yoghurt juicy plum concentrated strawberry and rich forest fruit flavours. Power elegance and in for the long haul this wine is like a marathon runner. Tuck it away in the cellar for a few years or open it with the roast on Sunday. Either way it’s a win-win.
SKU No.: 3515744
Style No.: 842940
Region: Ribera del Duero
Grapes: Tempranillo
Closure: Cork
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 14.5%
Volume: 750ml
Allergens: Sulphites
92 points “This shows really attractive fresh blueberries violet and elderberry reduction with vanilla. Full-bodied but with firm tannins that pick up the dark fruit and carry it medium-long.” – James Suckling
90 points “Inky ruby. Powerful black and blue fruit aromas are complemented by suggestions of liquorice dark chocolate and candied violet. Ripe and fleshy on the palate offering weighty cassis and bitter cherry flavours and an energizing jolt of spiciness. Finishes chewy and long with gently gripping tannins and lingering smokiness.” – Antonio Galloni’s Vinous
When the legendary La Rioja Alta decided to look beyond the confines of Rioja in the 1980s they took their time because longevity is part of the DNA. After almost a decade of searching they found just the right place in the Ribera del Duero. They painstakingly monitored the plot’s progress for six vintages selling the fruit until they were happy to put their own name on it. Finally in 2000 they created the first Áster Tempranillo or Tinta del País as the locals call it. Now it tastes like a classic textbook Crianza – one that feels like it could have been made here for hundreds of years.
Áster Crianza is matured in oak for almost two years adding sweet spices tobacco cocoa and cedar to the black cherry yoghurt juicy plum concentrated strawberry and rich forest fruit flavours. Power elegance and in for the long haul this wine is like a marathon runner. Tuck it away in the cellar for a few years or open it with the roast on Sunday. Either way it’s a win-win.
SKU No.: 3515744
Style No.: 842940