Coto de Imaz Gran Reserva Rioja
*** Best in Show Decanter World Wine Awards***
Country: Spain Region: Rioja
Varietal: Tempranillo Vintage: 2017
Colour: Red Style: Dry
Producer: Bodegas El Coto
Description:
In recent years, there have been incorporating new viticulture practices that respect the environment and make our vineyards increasingly sustainable.
Among others, precision viticulture in order to analyze the evolution of different areas in the same plot and act accordingly, disc harrow (makes the grass that is removed from the vineyard to join it again to the earth and become compost, favoring the natural cycle), incorporation of alternative treatments for plant protection products (sexual confusion and alternative compounds).
Tasting Note:
A complex nose as expected of rich dark plummy ripe fruits, with a hint of leather and baking spices. Sensual and refined, rustic elegance, there's a fine degree of stuffing to its midweight frame. Dusty strawberries on a wet forest floor and wood that doesn't detract but adds to its complexity. This is a delicious wine could still use another 5 or more years aging. 93 pts
Food Matches: Casseroles / Lamb / Beef/ Smoked Fish / Soft Cheese
