El Coto Imaz Rioja Reserva Tempranillo 750ml Shop Sale Online

Description

Intense cherry color with garnet edge. On the nose, powerful aroma, complex, ripe fruit and fine cocoa. Fleshy on the palate, powerful, velvety, with ripe tannins and good acidity.

Producer Description

El Coto de Rioja, located in Oyf3n, was founded in 1970 by a group of winemakers committed to creating a new type of Rioja. Its first bottling was released in 1975. Today, El Coto is the leading brand in Spain and among the top-selling Spanish wines in Europe.Five-hundred hectares of estate vineyards are located in La Rioja Alta’s village of Cenicero, near the east bank of the Najerilla River, a tributary of the Ebro. Facing northwest, vineyard soils are mostly ferric clay, sand and limestone, which contribute structure, power and elegant minerality, respectively, to the wines. The recently incorporated Los Almendros estate, shared with Barf3n de Ley, adds an additional 300 hectares of vineyards to the impressive estate holdings. Additional grapes are sourced from 2,000 hectares in Rioja Alavesa. Here, limestone, clay and stony soils make aromatic, expressive wines with great finesse.With the exception of “Coto Real” Reserva and “Coto de Imaz” Gran Reserva, all reds are aged in new American oak barrels, the classic Rioja marriage of wine and wood. Their seductive cigar box, spice and herbal aromas and silky red fruit flavors are the essence of fine traditional Rioja.

To enjoy this El Coto Imaz Rioja Reserva Tempranillo, simply open the bottle and let it breathe for a short while if you prefer a more developed aroma. Pour it into a suitable wine glass, filling it about a third. Sip it slowly to savor the rich flavors. Remember to store it in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight. Keep it upright to prevent the cork from drying out. This wine pairs well with a variety of dishes like grilled meats, rich cheeses, and flavorful stews. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures as it can affect the taste. When serving, it’s best at room temperature for a more enjoyable drinking experience.