#8 on Hi-Time's Top Spanish Wines of 2025
The well-known La Rioja Alta wine group started Aster in 2000, making modern, powerful Tempranillos down in the Duero River region. With the 2021 vintage, they’ve introduced this reserva, a fantastically-priced bottling that represents a more classic profile for the region. While full-throttle at 15% abv, it shows the region’s best feature: a refreshing inner brightness and flavor intensity to balance the power. It also has the refined character that La Rioja Alta is known for, making it a great choice for those looking for a bold red at a friendly price!
Practices organic farming
VINOUS 93 POINTS - "The 2021 Reserva Áster is a more classical Ribera del Duero, showing slightly elevated ripeness. It was aged for 14 months in barrel and is deep garnet in color, with balsamic notes of underbrush and black fruit. The nose is intense, with a hint of sunshine countered by the oak. Juicy and refined on the palate, it offers just the right freshness. Volume and tannins are gentle. A touch of light chalk lingers on the finish." Joaquin Hildago
The well-known La Rioja Alta wine group started Aster in 2000, making modern, powerful Tempranillos down in the Duero River region. With the 2021 vintage, they’ve introduced this reserva, a fantastically-priced bottling that represents a more classic profile for the region. While full-throttle at 15% abv, it shows the region’s best feature: a refreshing inner brightness and flavor intensity to balance the power. It also has the refined character that La Rioja Alta is known for, making it a great choice for those looking for a bold red at a friendly price!
Practices organic farming
VINOUS 93 POINTS - "The 2021 Reserva Áster is a more classical Ribera del Duero, showing slightly elevated ripeness. It was aged for 14 months in barrel and is deep garnet in color, with balsamic notes of underbrush and black fruit. The nose is intense, with a hint of sunshine countered by the oak. Juicy and refined on the palate, it offers just the right freshness. Volume and tannins are gentle. A touch of light chalk lingers on the finish." Joaquin Hildago