Coto de Imaz Rioja Gran Reserva 2019
Rioja, Spain·TempranilloAdd a gift messageFREE
Why we chose it“Gran Reserva means minimum five years ageing — this has real development and complexity. Cedar, leather, tobacco and still plenty of dark fruit. The kind of wine you save for a proper occasion.”
Kelli - Wine Buyer
About this wine
In Rioja, the Gran Reserva designation is the highest mark of quality and time — wines must spend a minimum of two years in oak and three years in bottle before release, and only the very best vintages are selected for this extended ageing. El Coto's Gran Reserva 2018 meets this standard with elegance and authority, delivering a wine of genuine depth, complexity, and classic Rioja character.
Made exclusively from Tempranillo, the great red grape of Spain, this Gran Reserva opens with refined aromas of dark cherry, dried plum, tobacco, vanilla, and a hint of leather — the classic language of aged Rioja. On the palate, it's smooth and layered, with well-integrated tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, graceful finish that reflects its years of patient maturation. The oak ageing adds complexity without dominating the fruit, resulting in a wine that is both sophisticated and genuinely approachable.
El Coto de Rioja is one of Spain's most respected and consistent producers, with vineyards spread across the finest subzones of Rioja Alta. Their commitment to quality at every level of production is evident in every glass — and the Gran Reserva is the pinnacle of their range.
A natural partner to roast lamb, beef casseroles, game dishes, and hard Spanish cheeses like Manchego. Also outstanding with venison, slow-braised ox cheek, duck confit, or a traditional Basque-style salt cod dish.
About the producer
Where This Wine Comes From
Tempranillo-based reds with American and French oak ageing. Here Bodegas El Coto grows the Tempranillo behind this red. Bottled at the heart of Rioja.
Tempranillo
Spain's leading red. Cherry, leather, vanilla with oak ageing.
Stunning depth and rich body. I can almost tell if a red wine is going to be good by the lack of a white rim around when you pour the glass. This has a lovely blood ted colour and delivers.
Thank you, Nathan, for your excellent five-star review. We are delighted that the Coto de Imaz Rioja Gran Reserva 2018 impressed with its depth, structure, and rich body. The beautiful blood-red colour you describe is a hallmark of this classic style, which continues to show why Rioja Gran Reserva remains one of Spain’s most celebrated wines.
We’re pleased this vintage has delivered such enjoyment and look forward to sharing more outstanding Rioja wines with you in the future.
