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Coto de Imaz Reserva Rioja
SpainSpain Rioja WineryEl Coto

Coto de Imaz Reserva Rioja

Coto de Imaz Reserva Rioja unites ripe fruit and cocoa with a powerful, velvety structure. A classic Spanish reserva that gains its complexity through aging in American oak and subsequently in the bottle. The origin lies in the western part of the Rioja region. The long maturation builds upon a careful extraction of... Read more
Vintage 2021
Size 0.75L
Grapes
Tempranillo
Aromas & flavours
Ripe red fruit Cherry Plum Cocoa Vanilla Clove Leather Tobacco Dried fruit
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Flavour profile

Deep cherry red with a garnet rim and aromas of ripe fruit and cocoa. The palate is powerful and meaty, with ripe, velvety tannins and fresh acidity that balance the full-bodied style.

Complexity
Moderately complex

Aromas & flavours

Grape & vineyard

Ripe red fruit Cherry Plum

Winemaking & ageing

Cocoa Vanilla Clove

Bottle ageing

Leather Tobacco Dried fruit

From vineyard to bottle

The origin, grapes and craftsmanship behind this wine.

Coto de Imaz Reserva Rioja unites ripe fruit and cocoa with a powerful, velvety structure. A classic Spanish reserva that gains its complexity through aging in American oak and subsequently in the bottle.

The origin lies in the western part of the Rioja region.

  • Location / origin: Rioja Alta, within the protected designation of origin Rioja in Northern Spain.
  • Regional context: El Coto’s own vineyards in Rioja Alta are located around Cenicero. Here, the house works with plots at different altitudes, including older plantings.

The long maturation builds upon a careful extraction of color and structure.

  • Fermentation: The wine ferments in stainless steel tanks and remains in contact with the skins for up to 18 days. Regular pumping over, where the juice is led over the skins, helps to balance fruit and extraction.
  • Oak aging: This is followed by 18 months of aging in 225-liter American oak barrels.
  • Bottle aging: Before release, the wine rests for at least another 18 months in the bottle, allowing flavors and structure to further integrate.

The signature red grape of Rioja anchors this reserva.

  • Tempranillo – Rioja: Provides ripe fruit and tannins that offer the wine structure for its long maturation.
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  • James Suckling – 91 points, 2026 rating, 2021 vintage: On the James Suckling scale, this rating falls within the outstanding category, for wines of excellent quality.
Vintage report Vintage 2021
2021 was a very good year for Rioja, characterized by favorable weather conditions that resulted in balanced wines with good structure and aging potential. The wines from this vintage are praised for their fruitiness and elegance.
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The winery

More about El Coto

El Coto began with its first harvest in 1970 and opened its winery in Oyón in 1976. The house built its reputation with a strong emphasis on its own vineyards and control over quality from grape to bottle. This approach made El Coto an established producer, with both classically aged red wines and a growing tradition in white wine.

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Herkomst & details

The wine’s characteristics, origin and practical details.

The wine

Red · Tempranillo · 2021
Wine type
Red
Wine category
Reserva
Varietal(s)
Tempranillo
Vintage
2021
Size
0.75 L
Alcohol content
13.5%
Closure
Cork

Origin & winery

Spain · Rioja
Producer
El Coto
Winery websiteWebsite
elcoto.com (opens in a new tab)
Country
Spain
Region
Rioja
Area
Rioja Alavesa
Appellation
Oyon

Terroir & maturation

17 months in 225-liter American oak barrels
Soil
Clay-limestone
Maturation
17 months in 225-liter American oak barrels
Oak aged
Yes
Single grape variety
Yes
Sparkling
No
Malolactic conversion
Yes
Taste style
Solid Red

Serving & cellaring

Tapas, Grilled meat, Chorizo
Ideal serving temperature
16° - 18°C
Drinking Window
2026–2036
Food Pairing
Tapas,
Grilled meat,
Chorizo

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