Aster Finca El Otero Ribera del Duero
Reds
$75.00
Very deep, intense, dark cherry red, with a garnet rim. Clean. Penetrating nose with aromas of stewed dark fruit, hints of underbrush, aniseed and spices underscored by notes of buns, coffee beans, toffee, mocha and black liquorice. Outstandingly wide structure in the mouth, with a good balance between acidity and alcohol content; mature and elegant tannins providing a powerful yet friendly mouthfeel. Big finish, with notes of black liquorice, fruit compote and toffee, for an unforgettable memory. In the 1990s, La Rioja Alta decided to try their luck in the Ribera del Duero, where terroir and microclimate meet to invite the utmost expression of the Tempranillo grape. They chose to name this new venture Bodegas Áster, after a Spanish flower that blooms at harvest. The vineyard, at 2,490 ft above sea level, is in locality of La Horra and Anguix. Seventy-six of its ninety-five hectares were planted in 1991 and are now fully productive. The Áster winery was built in 2002 with a timeless beauty. It currently houses 2,700 French and American oak casks, which are used alternately depending on the characteristics of the crop.
Available for pickup, local delivery, or shipping from 1128 W Armitage Ave, Chicago.