Identity
| Producer | El Coto de Rioja SA |
| Year | 2021 |
| Vol | 0.375 |
| Classification | DOCa |
| Grapes | 100% Tempranillo |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | ruby red with garnet rim |
| Aroma | red fruits, vanilla, toast, fresh raspberry, cherry, spice, toasted oak, black cherry, licorice, lilac, floral notes |
| Palate | silky texture, balanced, juicy, long finish, sweet spicy notes from oak, soft tannins, good acidity, flavors of black cherry, black raspberry, raspberry, pine essence, floral notes |
| Finish | silky, juicy, long-lasting finish with sweet spicy oak notes |
| Food Pairing | grilled lamb chops, beef stews, aged Manchego cheese, jamon, meats |
| Aging Potential | Will age and evolve well for several years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Aging Process | Fermented and aged in oak for at least 12 months, followed by at least 6 months resting in bottle. Aged in American oak barrels. |
| Fermentation | Fermentation details not specified, typical for Tempranillo in Rioja. |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | not specified |
| Soil | ferric clay, sand and limestone soils |
| Vine Age | not specified |
| Harvest Type | not specified |
| Harvest Desc | not specified |
Interesting facts
| El Coto is the largest winegrower in Rioja DO with 730 hectares of vineyards. The winery was founded in 1970 in Oyón, Rioja, Spain. The wine is a leading brand in Spain and among top-selling Spanish wines in Europe. |