Red Wine Áster Crianza 2020

Crianza red wine from Ribera del Duero. Varietal Tinta del País aged for 16 months in French oak barrels.
Crianza. 16 Months in French oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 14.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
Grapes Varieties: Tinta del Pais,
Wineries: Bodega Áster
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Availability: In stock

€19.95
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This is the new vintage - an excellent one, incidentally- of Áster Crianza, a varietal Tinta del País  (Tempranillo) made from estate vineyards located in Anguix (Burgos), at an altitude around 800 metres.

Produced by Bodega Áster, the grapes were meticulously harvested and selected. Once in the cellar, they were destemmed, gently crushed and fermented in stainless steel tanks for 19 days under controlled temperature.

Then this Spanish red wine from Ribera del Duero went through malolactic fermentation in oak barrels, with weekly stirrings of the lees, for a period of 2 months.

After that, the red wine Áster Crianza 2020 was blended and aged for 16 months into 75% new and 25% 2nd year French oak barrels.

Decant this Crianza red wine 30 minutes before drinking.

Pair this red wine from Ribera del Duero with hearty meat dishes.

Additional Information
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Appearance

The red wine Áster Crianzais medium ruby with a purplish rim.

Nose

Intense and elegant aromas of black cherries, undergrowth and plum liqueur, typical of a varietal Tinta del País red wine, punctuated by notions of green tobacco leaves, vanilla, balsam, cedar and clove.

Palate

Surprisingly elegant and well defined, this wine of Bodega Áster has a crisp acidity, bold tannins and a great overall balance. Medium finish with remembrances of graphite, balsam and withered leaves.

Our personal opinion

Because of its gentleness and finesse, the wine Áster Crianza 2020 is a Ribera that clearly winks at Rioja. An excellent value.

OTHER VINTAGES

Áster Crianza 2019:

Enterwine 91. Peñín 91.

Áster Crianza 2016:

Enterwine 91. Guía Peñín 92.

Áster Crianza 2015:

Enterwine 91. Guía Peñín 91. J.Suckling 92. T. Atkin 91.

Áster Crianza 2014:

Enterwine 92. Guía Peñín 91.

Áster Crianza 2013:

Enterwine 91. Parker 90.

Áster Crianza 2012:

Enterwine 91.

Áster Crianza 2011:

Parker 90.

Áster Crianza 2009:

Peñín 90. Parker 90. Wine Spectator 92.

Year 2020
Type Red
D.O. Ribera del Duero
Bottle size 75 cl
Serving tempurature 15-17ºC
Should this wine be decanted? 30 minutes before serving
Ageing Crianza
Type of ageing Months in French oak barrels
Number of months aged in Barrels 16
Enterwine's Score 91
Media rating 91
Other guides J. Suckling: 93. T. Atkin: 92.
Mono-Varietal Tinta del País
Pairings Duck, Grilled white meats, Roasted chicken, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted pork, Roasted red meats, Stews
Taste Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes
Occasion Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Reunion with colleagues, To bring to an engagement
Reviews
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I think this wine will live for some years, because it feels very young on the palate. It is easy to drink and quite elegant. 4 stars.
Review by (Posted on 4 September 2017)
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