La Rioja Alta
Áster Finca El Otero
2018
$86.50
Out of stock
About this winery
La Rioja Alta S.A. was founded in 1890 in Haro, Rioja Alta. La Rioja Alta S.A. owns 4 wineries in Spain including the winery bearing its name. In addition to La Rioja Alta, S.A. the Group own Torre de Oña, a single estate winery located in the heart of Rioja Alavesa, Lagar de Cervera in Rías Baixas, and Áster in Ribera del Duero. The wineries owned by La Rioja Alta S.A. focus on the balance between tradition and modernization of their winemaking, vineyard management and facilities. The group...
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Product notes
A powerful and elegant Ribera del Duero that enhances red meats, roast lamb and mature cheese.
Production notes
100% Tinta del País from Finca El Otero in Anguix (Burgos). This plot is located on gently eroded slopes in dry, non-fertile top quality soils where we produce this wine in exceptional vintages. Harvest began at Finca el Otero on 11 October picking the grapes in 20 kg boxes. We made the most of the low morning temperatures that are usual in the area to carry out a natural pre-fermentative cold soak for eight days. After this time, alcoholic fermentation began spontaneously and was completed in 18 days. The wine was then transferred to new French oak barrels where it finished malolactic fermentation after 87 days, with weekly stirrings of the lees. At the end of this stage, we selected the best barrels to commence ageing in new French oak vessels for 16 months, with two traditional-style rackings.
Tasting notes
Deep ruby red colour with garnet rim, clean and bright. Intense and complex, with penetrating aromas of black fruits, blueberries and blackcurrants, undergrowth, toasted hints, toffee, coffee powder, liquorice, clove, vanilla and Lebanese cedar. Fresh and balanced on the palate, with ripe, creamy tannins that emphasise its elegance, backed by a harmonious and profound mouthfeel. Long and pleasant finish, with a broad combination of balsamic and spicy nuances.