Identity
| Producer | El Coto de Rioja |
| Year | 2020 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOCa |
| Grapes | 100% Tempranillo |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Intense cherry red with purple hues |
| Aroma | Aromas of ripe red fruits such as berries and cherries, with notes of jam, subtle spice, toast, vanilla, and a hint of oak |
| Palate | Balanced, fleshy, tasty, with good structure, smooth mouthfeel, and a long persistent finish with fruit and spice |
| Finish | Long and satisfying finish with persistent fruit and subtle spice |
| Food Pairing | Lamb, red meats, cheeses, poultry, pasta |
| Serving Temp | 16-18°C |
| Aging Potential | 5-7 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
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 | 12 months in American and French oak barrels |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in stainless steel temperature-controlled tanks at 20-26ºC for 20-25 days, followed by malolactic fermentation |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 470 |
| Soil | alluvial, lime-clay and ferrous-clay soils |
| Vine Age | 70 |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes specially selected from vineyards in Rioja Alavesa and Los Almendros estate |
Interesting facts
| El Coto is the leading brand in Spain for Crianza and Reserva wines, with vineyards in Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Alta, and Rioja Baja, including some of the highest and oldest vineyards in Rioja |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |