Aster Crianza 2015

Tags: Red wine , Tempranillo , Oak , Crianza , Ribera del Duero , La Rioja Alta , Spain

Details

Vol

750ml

ABV

14.5%

Country

Spain

Region

Ribera del Duero

Producer

La Rioja Alta

Vintage

2015

Maturation

Maturation takes place in 70% new French oak and 30% second use French oak for a period of 22 months.

Awards

James Suckling - 92/100 Tim Atkin - 91/100 Penin - 91/100

Aroma

Dark fruits on the initial nose meet undertones of chocolate, coffee and sweet spice.

Flavour

Beautifully fresh palate of fruit and spice is balanced between a fresh, natural acidity and ripe juicy tannins. The finish is rounded and long.

Food Matching

This wine pairs well with chargrilled meats, mature cheeses, stews and pot roasts.

Serving Suggestion

Best served between 15 and 18 degrees Celsius

Grape Variety

Tempranillo

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