Áster is a Spanish winery situated in the Ribera del Duero wine region. In fact it is a very ambitious project of La Rioja Alta SA that started in 1991. But it was not until 2000 when the winemakers were confident about the vines' quality to provide good quality harvest and create great Áster wines. Nowadays Áster winery is famous worldwide for its great quality Tempranillo wines from the Ribera del Duero wine region.

Ribera del Duero Wines

Ribera del Duero is an important wine region in northern Spain. Ribera del Duero wines are sensual, dark-coloured, brooding and exciting. According to DO regulations, Tempranillo must make up a minimum of 75 percent of all vinos tintos (red wines). Other dark grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec are allowed and Garnacha is used for most rosé wines. With such a focus on red wines, the results can only be great. Time to enjoy some of the best Ribera del Duero wines! 

Tempranillo Wines

Tempranillo is a red wine grape variety famous for some of the best wines in Spain and Portugal. Best Tempranillo red wines are found in the famous Spanish Rioja and Ribera del Duero wine regions. In Portugal, Tempranillo is generally used in Douro Valley to produce Port wines and table wines. Here it goes under the name of Tinta Roriz. Tempranillo is a good match for American oak. Its flavour profile perfectly integrates the vanilla and coconut notes from the American barrels.