El Coto de Rioja Crianza 750ml

El Coto de Rioja was founded in 1970 in Rioja Alavesa, and its cellar is at Oyón, in Álava. César Fernández is head winemaker.

The Crianza is 100% Tempranillo, mainly from old-vine parcels in Rioja Alavesa with some fruit from Rioja Alta and Rioja Oriental, on limestone and clay soils. It ages at least 12 months in 225-liter American oak barrels and at least 6 months in bottle, which goes beyond what the law requires. It's a dry DOCa Rioja Crianza.

It pours ruby red with a garnet rim. Look for red fruit, vanilla, toast and licorice, and a silky palate with sweet oak spice and a juicy finish.

Against Marqués de Riscal Reserva, El Coto is the younger Crianza at about half the price; for an everyday Rioja, choose El Coto.

Serve it at 61 to 64°F. Pour it with tapas, grilled lamb chops, chorizo or a midweek burger.

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