The 2019 “Finca El Otero” from Bodegas Áster is Ribera del Duero at its most majestic. Crafted entirely from old‑vine Tempranillo rooted in the high‑altitude clay and limestone soils of Anguix, this single‑vineyard bottling captures the raw power and elegance that define Spain’s most celebrated red. Aged for 16 months in French oak barriques, it unfurls layers of blackberry, black cherry, cedar, tobacco, and warm spice, all framed by firm tannins and a vibrant backbone. With 14.5% ABV, it’s a wine of both muscle and refinement, destined for the cellar yet thrilling in the glass today.

“Finca El Otero” is the flagship of Bodegas Áster, a jewel in the La Rioja Alta family. The 2019 vintage delivers a wine of remarkable depth and balance, marrying Ribera’s intensity with a Burgundian sense of precision. Decant it to unlock its soaring aromatics, then pair with lamb shank, Iberico pork, or aged Manchego for a transcendent experience. SommSelect collectors know: this is a benchmark Tempranillo, a wine that speaks of place, heritage, and the heights Ribera del Duero can achieve.