In 1988, Grupo La Rioja Alta, based in Haro, began researching and analyzing several terroirs in Ribera del Duero in order to find the best area to start a new winery. After much consideration, in 1991 they decided to settle in the town of Anguix, acquiring some vineyards and planting some new ones. The latter, though, did not reached the required quality level until ten years after, in 2001. More than a quarter of a century after its foundation, it is fair to say that the wines produced by Bodegas Áster have managed to combine tradition and innovation.