La Rioja Alta Aster Finca El Otero 2019
This prestigious and powerful red wine originates from the Ribera del Duero region in Spain. While La Rioja Alta, S.A. is legendary for its Rioja wines, Áster is their dedicated estate in Ribera del Duero, established to produce a modern, "terroir-driven" expression of the Tinta del País (Tempranillo) grape. The Finca El Otero is the estate's flagship "Single Vineyard" bottling, sourced from a unique 7-hectare plot of old vines situated on a dry, erosion-prone hillside with poor soils, which naturally limits yields to produce fruit of extraordinary concentration.
Wine Description
The La Rioja Alta Aster Finca El Otero 2019 presents an intense, deep cherry-red colour with a dark garnet rim. The sensory profile is remarkably complex and "masculine," featuring a powerful nose of blackcurrant, blackberry, and licorice, layered with sophisticated notes of freshly roasted coffee, pastry, and spice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and robust, showcasing a "vibrant structure" with powerful yet ripe tannins and a well-integrated acidity. It is characterized by its significant volume and a long, balsamic finish with hints of dark chocolate and mineral-rich earth. This 100% Tinta del País (Tempranillo) has an ABV of 15% and was aged for 16 months in new French oak barrels, with malolactic fermentation also occurring in new oak to enhance its creamy texture.
Vintage Quality
The 2019 vintage in Ribera del Duero is widely regarded as an excellent and powerful year. A relatively dry and warm growing season resulted in small, highly concentrated berries with exceptional phenolic ripeness. Despite the heat, the Finca El Otero vineyard maintained its signature freshness and mineral tension, producing a wine that critics have hailed as one of the best releases in the estate's history. This wine is built for the long haul and is expected to develop beautifully in the cellar for the next 15–20 years.
This prestigious and powerful red wine originates from the Ribera del Duero region in Spain. While La Rioja Alta, S.A. is legendary for its Rioja wines, Áster is their dedicated estate in Ribera del Duero, established to produce a modern, "terroir-driven" expression of the Tinta del País (Tempranillo) grape. The Finca El Otero is the estate's flagship "Single Vineyard" bottling, sourced from a unique 7-hectare plot of old vines situated on a dry, erosion-prone hillside with poor soils, which naturally limits yields to produce fruit of extraordinary concentration.
Wine Description
The La Rioja Alta Aster Finca El Otero 2019 presents an intense, deep cherry-red colour with a dark garnet rim. The sensory profile is remarkably complex and "masculine," featuring a powerful nose of blackcurrant, blackberry, and licorice, layered with sophisticated notes of freshly roasted coffee, pastry, and spice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and robust, showcasing a "vibrant structure" with powerful yet ripe tannins and a well-integrated acidity. It is characterized by its significant volume and a long, balsamic finish with hints of dark chocolate and mineral-rich earth. This 100% Tinta del País (Tempranillo) has an ABV of 15% and was aged for 16 months in new French oak barrels, with malolactic fermentation also occurring in new oak to enhance its creamy texture.
Vintage Quality
The 2019 vintage in Ribera del Duero is widely regarded as an excellent and powerful year. A relatively dry and warm growing season resulted in small, highly concentrated berries with exceptional phenolic ripeness. Despite the heat, the Finca El Otero vineyard maintained its signature freshness and mineral tension, producing a wine that critics have hailed as one of the best releases in the estate's history. This wine is built for the long haul and is expected to develop beautifully in the cellar for the next 15–20 years.
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$32.09Description
This prestigious and powerful red wine originates from the Ribera del Duero region in Spain. While La Rioja Alta, S.A. is legendary for its Rioja wines, Áster is their dedicated estate in Ribera del Duero, established to produce a modern, "terroir-driven" expression of the Tinta del País (Tempranillo) grape. The Finca El Otero is the estate's flagship "Single Vineyard" bottling, sourced from a unique 7-hectare plot of old vines situated on a dry, erosion-prone hillside with poor soils, which naturally limits yields to produce fruit of extraordinary concentration.
Wine Description
The La Rioja Alta Aster Finca El Otero 2019 presents an intense, deep cherry-red colour with a dark garnet rim. The sensory profile is remarkably complex and "masculine," featuring a powerful nose of blackcurrant, blackberry, and licorice, layered with sophisticated notes of freshly roasted coffee, pastry, and spice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and robust, showcasing a "vibrant structure" with powerful yet ripe tannins and a well-integrated acidity. It is characterized by its significant volume and a long, balsamic finish with hints of dark chocolate and mineral-rich earth. This 100% Tinta del País (Tempranillo) has an ABV of 15% and was aged for 16 months in new French oak barrels, with malolactic fermentation also occurring in new oak to enhance its creamy texture.
Vintage Quality
The 2019 vintage in Ribera del Duero is widely regarded as an excellent and powerful year. A relatively dry and warm growing season resulted in small, highly concentrated berries with exceptional phenolic ripeness. Despite the heat, the Finca El Otero vineyard maintained its signature freshness and mineral tension, producing a wine that critics have hailed as one of the best releases in the estate's history. This wine is built for the long haul and is expected to develop beautifully in the cellar for the next 15–20 years.
