Áster El Espino 2020 is a fresh, elegant, and contemporary red wine from the Ribera del Duero region in Spain, made with 100% Tinta del País (Tempranillo) grapes by Bodegas Áster (part of the La Rioja Alta group). Aged for 12 months in 20% new French oak barrels, followed by finishing time in stainless steel tanks. Designed to offer a modern, vibrant, and fruit-forward profile compared to traditional heavy regional styles.

Medium-deep ruby color with clean dark red rim. The nose reveals expressive black fruit laced with hints of blueberry, blackberry, red plum, licorice, cardamom and mineral nuances along with subtle traces of aging: coffee beans, toffee and bonbon box. The palate is deep and balanced, with remarkable freshness and elegance. It displays a persistent fruity aftertaste. An ample and succulent wine, which is an outstanding example of contemporary Ribera del Duero, at the optimum moment to enjoy it. Recommended to enjoy by the glass, as an aperitif or to be served with pasta, rice dishes, sushi, light meats and fish.

93 Points - James Suckling
Nice cedary oak with some cigar box and chocolate to the fresh blackberries. A fresher, full-bodied Ribera del Duero here that shows weight and structure but also good drinkability with fine, gritty tannins. Drink or hold.

91 Points - Wine Spectator
A tightly knit red, with a core of fine, chalky tannins enmeshed with a plush texture and a pretty flavor range of chopped black cherry and dried fig. Revealing accents of dark chocolate, dried lavender and thyme, this opens nicely on the palate. Spiced finish. Drink now through 2030.