El Coto Coto de Imaz Gran Reserva
A rich Red wine with ripe plum, cherry, and toasted coconut, offering silky tannins and a long finish
El Coto `Coto de Imaz` Rioja Gran Reserva Rioja DOCa, Spain, is a distinguished Red (still) wine, dry and crafted primarily from Tempranillo with a touch of Graciano for added complexity. This Gran Reserva undergoes significant ageing, spending a minimum of 18 months in French and American oak, followed by 18 months in bottle. It reveals aromas of ripe plums, cherries, toasted coconut, and earthy leather, leading to a fruit-forward palate with red berry, dried fruit, and subtle oak spice, all rounded by silky tannins. A superb choice for roasted lamb or mature cheeses. This wine is vegan and vegetarian friendly.
75.0CL , 14.0% ABV , Vintage: 2018
Vinification
Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes were sorted, destemmed and crushed. Fermentation took place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 22-27°C and lasted for around 21 to 30 days. After malolactic fermentation in tank, the wines were transferred into a mixture of French and American oak (75% new) for a minimum of 18 months, followed by 18 months ageing in bottle prior to release.
Flavour profile
This distinguished Red Gran Reserva offers a complex bouquet of ripe plums, cherries, and toasted coconut, intertwined with tertiary notes of leather and earthiness. The palate is fruit-forward, revealing distinct red berry and dried fruit characteristics, complemented by subtle oak spice and silky tannins, leading to a persistent finish.
Serving recommendation
Serve at 16-18°C. Decant for an hour to appreciate its full complexity.