Tasting notes
Áster Finca El Otero 2016
'Finca El Otero is the top wine from the La Rioja Alta-owned Aster. Made with grapes grown on clay and limestone soils in Anguix, it reflects the vivacity of an Atlantic year, with stylishly integrated new French oak, good structure and depth, mocha, plum, and blackberry fruit and a surprising freshness.' – Tim Atkin MW, 96/100
'Brilliant violet. Powerful aromas of red and blue fruit liqueurs, exotic spices, mocha and smoky minerals, and a suave floral quality in the background. Fleshy and smooth in texture, showing fine clarity and spicy lift to the cassis, cherry and black raspberry flavors. The blue fruit note returns on the very long, sweet, focused finish, which is framed by well-knit tannins.' – Josh Raynolds, Vinous, 93/100
Áster Crianza 2016
'Dark cherries, blueberries, dried herbs, smoke, cracked pepper and baking spices on the nose. Full-bodied with chewy tannins. Dark, chalky and smoky on the palate with a supple finish. Drink or hold.' – James Suckling, 92/100
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