{"title":"El Coto | Rioja Alavesa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"El Coto Rioja bottles laid in cellar\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_76d1dab5-6119-4386-8156-55a2f913cf5e.jpg?v=1627122221\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl Coto was founded in 1970 in Rioja Alavesa and has grown from humble beginnings into one of the best-known Rioja producers. Today El Coto has over 700 hectares of vineyard in production across the three Rioja DOCa sub-zones of Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Oriental. This makes them the largest vineyard owner in Rioja and gives them great control of the quality of the grapes which go into their wines, the majority of which are sourced from their own vineyards. Their stand-out reds hail primarily from their estate at Cenicero in the heart of Rioja Alta. There is an increased focus on sustainability, both in the vineyard and the winery, including the use of cover crops and integrated pest management. In addition, they are in the process of converting 38 hectares of the Los Almendros vineyard to organic viticulture, aiming to be certified in the next two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl Coto have invested in a new property, Finca Carbonera, ideal for the production of their white wines. With parts of the estate reaching almost 900 metres above sea level, it is the highest vineyard in all of Rioja, and perfect for the new white grape varieties - Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Verdejo - recently authorised by the Rioja Wine Board. Head winemaker César Fernández oversees production, starting with hand picking to ensure the grapes arrive at the winery in pristine condition. Modern and intelligently designed, the emphasis in the winery is on temperature control and gentle handling of the grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quality of production here was recognised at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2019, with the El Coto 2012 Gran Reserva taking home ‘Best in Show’ and 97 points. More recently, it was listed ninth in Wine Enthusiast’s Top Wines of 2020 and came ‘highly recommended’ as one of Decanter’s Wines of the Year 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eEL COTO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elcoto.com\/en\/\" title=\"The official website of El Coto Rioja\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/desktop_icon_cd1f9a91-a06b-4665-880d-cc47c0dde6d7_480x480.jpg?v=1588261941\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/elcotoderioja\" title=\"Like El Coto Rioja on Facebook\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/facebook_icon_d3f13554-5a1f-49e3-a487-0da023dfd02d_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/facebook_icon_d3f13554-5a1f-49e3-a487-0da023dfd02d_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cotoderioja\/\" title=\"Follow El Coto Rioja on Instagram\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/instagram_icon_07bcf872-b0f0-428b-b788-b56bac71ff21_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/instagram_icon_07bcf872-b0f0-428b-b788-b56bac71ff21_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"el-coto-rioja-rosado","title":"El Coto Rioja Rosado 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe El Coto Rioja Rosado is produced from the estates own Tempranillo and Garnacha grapes. The Tempranillo grapes are sourced from prime vineyard sites located in Rioja Alavesa with limestone and clay soils. The Garnacha comes from the Finca Los Almendros estate in Rioja Oriental. Situated at an altitude of 300 metres above sea level and with clay soils, the Garnacha vines thrive here and undergo a perfectly paced slow ripening - accumulating great intensity of flavour whilst retaining vibrant acidity. Pale pink in colour and bursting with aromas of strawberry, ripe raspberry and candied cherry the El Coto Rioja Rosado is fresh with a lively acidity and a clean, crisp finish. [#intro]Spanish rosé bursting with aromas of Strawberry, Raspberry \u0026amp; candied cherries...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El Coto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39470059814979,"sku":"A22ELCOTOROSE-1","price":11.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/RosadoBottle.jpg?v=1627134242"},{"product_id":"coto-de-imaz-rioja-gran-reserva","title":"Coto de Imaz Rioja Gran Reserva 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Coto de Imaz Rioja Gran Reserva is a mature and elegant expression of Rioja made from Tempranillo (90%) and Graciano (10%) grapes sourced exclusively from El Coto's estate in Cenicero in Rioja Alta. After fermentation the wine is matured in a mixture of French and American oak (75% new) for a minimum of 24 months, followed by 36 months further ageing in bottle prior to release. This wine is a brilliant ruby-red in colour with tinges of brick red. Mature and elegant, its rich aromatic complexity is initially subtle, revealing itself more and more as the wine breathes. Toasted oak nuances and coconut give way to notes of leather and damp earth from bottle ageing. On the palate, silky, rounded tannins accompany fresh red berries, dried raisins and spicy notes. This is a complex wine with exceptional concentration and a long finish.[#intro]A mature \u0026amp; elegant Rioja Gran Reserva with a concentrated, silky smooth palate \u0026amp; long finish...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El Coto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39491326574659,"sku":"A19COTODEIMAZGR-1","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/CotodeImazGranReservaBottle.jpg?v=1629552807"},{"product_id":"coto-de-imaz-rioja-reserva","title":"Coto de Imaz Rioja Reserva 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Coto de Imaz Rioja Reserva is made from pure Tempranillo grapes sourced from carefully selected vineyards in Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa. The bush vines are aged between 35 to 55 years old and are low yielding, producing grapes with superb concentration of flavour balanced by vibrant acidity. Only the finest grapes are used in the Coto de Imaz wines. The wine was aged in new American oak barrels for 18 months before the final blend was assembled and bottled. After this, the wine was aged for a further 24 months in bottle before release. The Coto de Imaz Rioja Reserva is intense cherry in colour with a hint of ageing at the rim. On the nose, it has ripe red fruits accompanied by hints of cocoa from the new American oak. On the palate, the wine is velvety and round, with smooth tannins and good acidity. The finish is balanced and long.[#intro]A velvety smooth Rioja Reserva aged for 18 months in new American oak...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El Coto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39535853797443,"sku":"A19COTODEIMAZRESV-1","price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/CotodeImazRiojaReserva.jpg?v=1632574457"},{"product_id":"el-coto-organic-rioja-crianza","title":"El Coto Organic Rioja Crianza 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tempranillo grapes for El Coto Organic Rioja Crianza are sourced from Finca Los Almendros, the largest estate in the Rioja D.O.Ca. Totalling 470 hectares, (38 of which are organic) this estate was started by El Coto in 2004 and represents their ambition to expand their range to includes wines with strong identity and personality. Showing an attractive dense ruby red colour, this wine displays expressive aromatics including notes of red fruits and balsamic traces. On the palate, it delivers soft and round tannins and a vibrant acidity, leading to a long aftertaste. 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These breezy hilltops slow down the ripening of the fruit, packing the grapes with an incredibly bright, mouth-watering freshness. Because the winemakers keep the juice strictly in cool steel tanks and completely avoid any wood barrels, the wine retains its pure, energetic fruit character straight into your glass. The result is a bright, clear pour bursting with straightforward flavours of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"77\"\u003ecrunchy green apple\u003c\/b\u003e, juicy peach, and fresh citrus zip, leading into a crisp, bone-dry finish. This lively \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"184\"\u003eRioja Blanco\u003c\/b\u003e is a brilliant choice for casual weekend drinking, using its clean, sharp profile to slice right through oils and fats. 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