Wine: Coto de Imaz 1970 Gran Reserva
Winery: Bodegas El Coto (Oyón, Álava)
Appellation / Zone: D.O.Ca. Rioja
Varietals: 100% Tempranillo
ABV: 12.5% vol.
Winery: Bodegas El Coto (Oyón, Álava)
Appellation / Zone: D.O.Ca. Rioja
Varietals: 100% Tempranillo
ABV: 12.5% vol.
Winemaking:
Grapes sourced entirely from estate vineyards in Cenicero and Mendavia. The wine spent 12 months in large wooden vats for fermentation and stabilization before racking. It underwent a maturation period of 36 to 48 months in seasoned 225-liter American oak barrels, with periodic rackings every six months. Fined with fresh egg whites. Minimum of 36 months of bottle aging in the winery’s cellars before its commercial release.
Grapes sourced entirely from estate vineyards in Cenicero and Mendavia. The wine spent 12 months in large wooden vats for fermentation and stabilization before racking. It underwent a maturation period of 36 to 48 months in seasoned 225-liter American oak barrels, with periodic rackings every six months. Fined with fresh egg whites. Minimum of 36 months of bottle aging in the winery’s cellars before its commercial release.
Tasting Notes
Appearance:
Reddish-ruby color with medium depth; remarkably clear and clean, with a
very slight sediment at the base. Brilliant and radiant with coppery
and amber reflections. Broad, fully tile-colored rim, showing little difference from the interior of the meniscus.
Nose:
Well-defined from the moment of opening. Medium-intensity aromas; clean
and frank, gaining lightness and elegance with aeration. Initial
sensations are earthy (forest floor, walnut bark) and spicy. Traces of
nutmeg and vanilla emerge, giving way to shy notes of fine woods, cedar,
and chestnut staves. Balanced and vigorous, it becomes increasingly
established, with a soft perfume of withered flowers sweeping over a
background of barely visible reduced fruit. A delicate nose, yet replete
with high-quality details.
Palate:
Caressing and silky to the touch; dry, with an exquisitely fine and
light framework that might suggest weakness but remains very much alive.
The tannins are luxurious—mature, plush, and perfectly integrated. It
is the epitome of balance, without a single sharp edge. A remnant of
very ripe fruit remains seamlessly assembled.
Commentary:
This inaugural vintage of Coto de Imaz shines with its own light. It has reached its optimal drinking window, offering a masterclass in harmony and traditional Riojan elegance. A wine that prioritizes subtlety and silken textures over raw power.
This inaugural vintage of Coto de Imaz shines with its own light. It has reached its optimal drinking window, offering a masterclass in harmony and traditional Riojan elegance. A wine that prioritizes subtlety and silken textures over raw power.
Personal Score: 92
Tasting Group Average: 92
Tasting Group Average: 92
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