El Coto Rioja SA
El Coto Crianza
2021
About this winery
El Coto de Rioja is organized as if it were twelve small wineries. Each one with the optimum conditions for its job, where each part of the process is handled independently. The vinification is carried out in small tanks that do not exceed 50,000 liters and all our red wines are aged in oak barrels, which are replaced annually. This is the only way to ensure that the work in the vineyard produces the results we really want. The vineyard is the main source of the wines’ quality. For this...
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Product notes
Vineyards located in Rioja Alta, on clay-limestone soils. Temperate Atlantic climate with cool nights. Moderate altitude, promoting slow and balanced ripening of the tempranillo.
Production notes
Harvest: Manual harvest, end of September. Vinification: The tempranillo ferments in the cellar of Oyón, in tanks (with a capacity varying from 30,000 to 45,000 liters). The operation uses the latest technology to ensure strict control of fermentation and maceration temperatures and color extraction, in order to achieve the right balance. Aging: The wine spends at least twelve months in American oak barrels with a capacity of 225 liters and at least six other months in bottle before marketing.
Tasting notes
Ruby robe. The fruity bouquet is well preserved and accompanied by the typical notes of liquorice from the oak, along with a hint of vanilla. On the palate, it is balanced, silky, and smooth, with good intensity. Food pairings: A perfect match for white meats, pasta, fish (depending on the type and sauce; salt cod is particularly recommended), pizza, veal, chorizo, and mild cheeses. Ideal serving temperature: between 16 and 18 °C.