La Rioja Alta Aster Crianza Ribera del Duero DO 2020
23200 ₸
/ pcs.Very bright and intense cherry color with a lively ruby rim around the edge of the glass.
Intense, with notes of wild berries and ripe fruits, rich shades of balsamic, sweet spices, cocoa, licorice, and soft herbal nuances.
The taste of the wine impresses with its strength, balance, tension, soft acidity, and rounded tannins.
The wine pairs well with grilled meats, game, lamb, and cheeses.
Specifications
- Country: Spain
- Region: Ribera del Duero
- Manufacturer: La Rioja Alta
- Brand: Bodega Aster
- Grape variety: Tempranillo: 100%
- Wine: Red, dry
- Alc: 14.5%
- Serving temperature: 16-18 °C
- Type of drink: Wine
Interesting facts
The wine "Aster" Crianza, like its illustrious older brother "Aster" Reserva, is produced from the classic Spanish grape variety Tempranillo, which in the Ribera del Duero region is known as Tinta del País. The wine is made from grapes harvested from two plots located around the winery at an altitude of 780 meters above sea level on clay and loamy soils: "Fuentecojo" and "El Cano." The decision on the harvest time is made after careful monitoring of ripening in these plots, and the grapes are hand-picked and transported to the winery in small boxes. After destemming and crushing, the grapes undergo alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. For the first time in 2009, malolactic fermentation for 50% of the wine took place in French oak barrels. The wine was aged for 22 months in French oak barrels, of which 70% were new and 30% were two-year-old. During the aging process, the drink was transferred three times from barrel to barrel. The wine has a storage potential of at least 7-8 years.
About the Manufacturer
On July 10, 1890, five Basque families united to create the "Society of High Wines of Rioja," which later became known as La Rioja Alta. The Rioja region in Spain produces some of the best and most long-lived wines in the world. La Rioja Alta owns 360 hectares of vineyards, mainly in Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa. However, La Rioja Alta does not produce wines of all denominations every year, preferring only those that have fully developed and exhibited the best characteristics. The storage and aging of wines are carried out in French oak barrels, which add subtle spice tones to La Rioja Alta wines. In March 2002, the magazine "Decanter" named the top twenty wine houses of Rioja in the 20th century, with La Rioja Alta taking first place. Bodega Aster is a family winery located in the prestigious Ribera del Duero region, known for producing wines of exceptional quality. Founded in 2000, the estate is dedicated to creating wines that reflect the unique terroir of this famous DO. Bodega Aster, paying special attention to sustainability and precision in winemaking, combines traditions with innovations, using the latest technologies while respecting the centuries-old methods of the region. Their pursuit of excellence is evident in every bottle, and their Ribera del Duero Crianza wine is a true testament to their commitment to quality.
