Bodegas Áster Reserva 2022 is a bold, 100% Tempranillo red wine from the Ribera del Duero region in Spain, produced by the renowned La Rioja Alta.  Aged 16 months in French oak barrels (75% new, 25% second-pass) with manual rackings, followed by bottle aging.

Very high intensity, with a clean and bright black cherry color and intense ruby rim. High complexity on the nose, where the blend of ripe black fruits and wild berry notes intermingles with intense aromas from the aging: licorice, clove, pepper, and toasted bread. On the palate, it shows power, the expression of smooth tannins, with a good balance between acidity and alcohol content, ending with a marked, long, and complex finish. 

93 Points - James Suckling
A very good-value Ribera del Duero that shows vibrancy, structure and fruit. Minerals, hibiscus, fresh cherries and spiced berries. Fine-grained and full-bodied. Firm and densely packed with tannins, but nothing heavy.

91 Points - Wine Spectator
Toasty mocha and smoke accent the plum cake, plumped black cherry and grilled herb flavors in this fresh, medium- to full-bodied red. The finish is firmed by fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2031.