El Coto Coto de Imaz Rioja Gran Reserva is a premium wine produced by El Coto de Rioja, a renowned winery in the Rioja appellation of Spain. The grapes for this wine are sourced from the Coto de Imaz vineyard, which is known for its high altitude and clay-limestone soils. The wine is made using traditional winemaking techniques, including a long maceration period and aging in oak barrels for at least two years. The resulting wine is a complex and elegant expression of Rioja, with notes of dark fruit, vanilla, and spice. It is a perfect choice for those who appreciate the depth and sophistication of a well-crafted Gran Reserva.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
The El Coto Coto de Imaz Rioja Gran Reserva is an exquisite, full-bodied red wine.It features an intense nose of ripe blackberry and raspberry, with hints of toasty oak and notes of spice. On the palate, the wine is smooth and velvety, with a good balance of acidity and tannins. It finishes with a lingering finish, with subtle notes of dark chocolate and vanilla. Enjoy this excellent Rioja with a grilled steak or roast lamb.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2054
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (2)
Tempranillo
Graciano
ORIGINS
Winery: El Coto
Region: Rioja
Rioja is Spain's most celebrated wine region, located in the north of the country in the autonomous community of La Rioja. It is bordered by the Basque Country, Navarra and Aragón, and is home to some of the country's most iconic wines.
Rioja has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Roman Empire. The region was officially founded in 1925, and is now one of the most famous and respected wine regions in the world.