Aster Crianza Tempranillo Ribera del Duero DO La Rioja Alta

Aster Crianza is the Ribera del Duero branch of La Rioja Alta – one of the most prestigious wineries in Spain. Anyone wanting to experience Tempranillo in its rich, serious form will find it here.

La Rioja Alta was founded in Haro in 1890 and remains family-owned to this day. With the Aster winery in the Ribera del Duero, the estate cultivates one of Spain's most challenging red wine appellations: limestone-clay soils at nearly 900 meters altitude, extreme temperature variations between day and night, and Tempranillo as the sole grape variety. The Crianza matures for at least twelve months in American and French oak barrels before bottling.

In the glass, it displays a deep ruby ​​red with a violet rim. The nose offers blackberry, sour cherry, and plum, underpinned by cinnamon, a hint of star anise, and the typical vanilla note of American oak. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with juicy fruit, well-integrated tannins, and a spicy, lingering finish.

• Temperature: 16–18 °C
• Drinking window: now until approximately 2028
• Dishes: Leg of lamb with rosemary potatoes, grilled chorizo, aged Manchego cheese