Name: Aster - Finca El Otero
SKU: 2882950
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Aster – Finca El Otero

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Burgos

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Red

The Facts

UPCs 2019 (750ml) - 8 90841 00211 6

Origins Spain > Burgos > Ribera Del Duero

Appellation Ribera Del Duero

Varietal Tempranillo

Cepage 100% Tempranillo

Winemaking 100% Tinta del País from El Otero. This plot has dry, low-fertile, gently eroded clay-loam slopes at 850 m elevation, perfectly suited for the style we are looking for. Harvest began on 14 October and the grapes were picked in 20 kg boxes before placing them on an optical sorting table. Cold maceration for a week helped to enhance the varietal aromas and bright colours. Malolactic fermentation, in French oak barrels, lasted 72 days, with weekly stirrings of its fine lees. The wine was aged for 16 months in French oak barrels with two manual rackings. At the end of this stage, the best 85 barrels were bottled in March 2022.

Aging 16 months in French oak barrels

Alcohol by Volume 15.0%

Annual Production 15,000 bottles

Markets Texas

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The Character

Overall Full-bodied, savoury, elegant and supple

Aromas ripe blackberry and blackcurrant fruit, tobacco leaf, liquorice, white pepper, nutmeg

Mouthfeel Intense and creamy, restrained tannins, spice and balsamic

Tasting Notes A classic and bold Ribera, muscular but well-bred. Complex but approachable. Intense and creamy with black fruits and restrained tannins. Intense and deep crimson, with clean garnet rim. The nose stands out for its complex intensity, with ripe blackberry and blackcurrant fruit, spicy hints of tobacco leaf, white pepper, nutmeg and liquorice. Mineral aromas open up to fine wood, cedar, mocha and coffee beans with underlying forest floor notes. Full-bodied, savoury and food-friendly, with a smooth, elegant entry, a supple, fleshy mid-palate and a pleasant, balanced aftertaste with spicy and balsamic hints. Perfect to be enjoyed right now, this is a wine with tremendous ageing potential and long-lasting appeal.

Selling Point Single vineyard. 80 year old vines.

Pairings s roasted vegetables, red meats, roasted lamb and suckling pig and mature cheeses.

Awards 96pts Tim Atkin, 93pts Wine Spectator

The Story

Finca El Otero is the most iconic and expressive wine made by Áster in Ribera del Duero. It is crafted exclusively from grapes grown in El Otero, the highest and most emblematic vineyard on the estate in Anguix (Burgos). This plot, planted with Tinta del País (Tempranillo), produces low yields of exceptional quality, allowing the creation of a wine only in outstanding vintages.

Finca El Otero is known for its structure, elegance, and great aging potential—hallmarks of both the vineyard and the winemaking philosophy of La Rioja Alta, S.A. It reflects the unique character of its origin and stands as a benchmark of excellence within Ribera del Duero.

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Siente Áster: Finca El Otero 2019 & Áster El Espino 2020, Ribera del Duero (ENG)

Únicos, repletos de pasión y de emociones. Vinos que, en cada sorbo, constatan orgullosos su origen: un terruño en el que nacen sensaciones y momentos, entrañables e inolvidables. Vinos expresan los dos estilos enológicos que hoy caracterizan a Ribera del Duero: Finca el Otero 2019 sigue la línea más tradicional de vinos muy intensos, carnosos y profundos. El nuevo Áster El Espino responde al estilo contemporáneo: vinos vibrantes, frescos y aromáticos, con colores vivos, expresividad, cuerpo medio y un persistente retrogusto.

Siente Áster: Finca El Otero 2019 & Áster El Espino 2020, Ribera del Duero (ENG)

Únicos, repletos de pasión y de emociones. Vinos que, en cada sorbo, constatan orgullosos su origen: un terruño en el que nacen sensaciones y momentos, entrañables e inolvidables. Vinos expresan los dos estilos enológicos que hoy caracterizan a...

Únicos, repletos de pasión y de emociones. Vinos que, en cada sorbo, constatan orgullosos su origen: un terruño en el que nacen sensaciones y momentos, entrañables e inolvidables. Vinos expresan los dos estilos enológicos que hoy caracterizan a Ribera del Duero: Finca el Otero 2019 sigue la línea más tradicional de vinos muy intensos, carnosos y profundos. El nuevo Áster El Espino responde al estilo contemporáneo: vinos vibrantes, frescos y aromáticos, con colores vivos, expresividad, cuerpo medio y un persistente retrogusto.

About Aster

Producer Story

Áster is the result of La Rioja Alta, S.A.’s commitment to making great wines in one of Spain’s most prestigious regions. After years of searching for the ideal location, we established the winery in Anguix (Burgos) in 1999, in the heart of Ribera del Duero. The estate follows a château model, with the winery surrounded by its own vineyards planted with Tinta del País (Tempranillo). This setup ensures full control over quality from vineyard to bottle. Áster wines aim to express the elegance, structure, and aging potential that define this renowned region.

Producer Story

Áster is the result of La Rioja Alta, S.A.’s commitment to making great wines in one of Spain’s most prestigious regions. After years of searching for the ideal location, we established the winery in Anguix (Burgos) in 1999, in the heart of Ribera del Duero. The estate follows a château model, with the winery surrounded by its own vineyards planted with Tinta del País (Tempranillo). This setup ensures full control over quality from vineyard to bottle. Áster wines aim to express the elegance, structure, and aging potential that define this renowned region.