Áster El Espino

The 2023 growing season was more balanced than in previous vintages, especially after the extreme conditions of 2022. Moderate rainfall during winter and spring partially restored water reserves. The hot summer progressed without prolonged extreme episodes, allowing for slow and gradual ripening. The day-night temperature variation in August and September helped maintain a good balance between phenolic concentration, freshness and aromatic preservation. Harvest took place in very favourable sanitary conditions, producing wines with good fruit intensity, refined tannins and marked verticality.

100% Tinta del País from El Espino plot in the Anguix (Burgos) area (7,9 ha), located at an altitude of about 800 m in a dry and low-fertility area. Loamy-sandy soil.

The grapes were hand-harvested in 20 kg crates, with cluster selection in the vineyard and berry selection on the optical sorting table. After a cold pre-fermentation maceration, alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks, with gentle pump-overs and controlled extraction, aiming to preserve fruit expression and tannic finesse. Malolactic fermentation took place partially in second-use French oak barrels. The wine was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels of different capacities. After bottling in June 2025, it underwent further bottle refinement before release.

Intense cherry-red colour with violet hues and deep robe. On the nose, it stands out for its clean and expressive aromatic profile, led by fruity notes of blueberry and plum, together with subtle floral aromas and spicy hints from the ageing process. On the palate, it shows a balanced and precise profile, with a fresh entry, silky tannins and excellent tension. Fruit remains at the forefront throughout, supported by well-integrated acidity and a persistent finish.

Recommended to enjoy by the glass, as an aperitif or to be served with pasta, rice dishes, sushi, light meats and fish.