Bodega El Coto de Rioja

El Coto Blanco 2011

RIOJA qualified Designation of Origin

2011 crop extremely early. Marked by a very dry summer which favored the complete maturation of the grapes earlier than expected. In the case of the grapes from cooler areas of Rioja used for the production of this whiteness, this phenomenon has certainly supported the achievement of the aromatic maturity vinos.Nuestras Viura grapes used to produce this wine come 50% of the Rioja Alava and another 50% of Rioja Alta. In both locations in this crop have been obtained Viura grapes with good acidity. With great coolness and good sanitario.Las grapes on arrival in the winery are protected by a curtain of carbon dioxide that avoids oxidation. This same gas is used for instant cooling of the grapes prior to pressing. In this press, which takes place in pneumatic presses, happens when the racking and cleaning of the must at low temperature. After the cleaning of the must fermentation was performed with the help of selected yeasts at very low temperature to favor the generation of all white fruit aromas of the wine sample.

El Coto Rosado 2011

RIOJA qualified Designation of Origin

2011 crop extremely early. Marked by a very dry summer which favored the complete maturation of the grapes earlier than expected. In the case of the grapes from cooler areas of Rioja used for the production of this wine, this phenomenon has certainly supported the attainment of maturity of the vinos.Las aromatic Grenache grapes used to produce this wine come from our farm in Ausejo: Los Almendros. The Tempranillo on the contrary comes from Rioja Alava. The grapes on arrival in the cellar are covered with a sheet of carbon dioxide that protects them from any oxidation. This same gas is used for cooling uvas.Este snapshot of pink is made in part through the bleed run juice from grapes and partly through maceration and subsequent pressing. In both cases, the must obtained is clarified for cleaning before fermentation. This fermentation is conducted with the help of selected yeasts at very low temperature to promote the generation of all the wine shows aromas.

El Coto Crianza 2008

RIOJA qualified Designation of Origin

2008 qualified as very good by the Regulatory Board DOCa.Rioja. The harvest was characterized by the high quality of the grapes harvested because optimal conditions throughout the year. Thanks to exceptionally favorable weather during the end of the growing season, grapes obtained parameters acidez.Crianza balanced color and at least 12 months in American oak barrels selected from 225 liters and at least 6 months in bottle before leaving cellar.

Coto de Imaz Reserva 2005

RIOJA qualified Designation of Origin

2005 rated as excellent by the Regulatory Council of the QDO. Rioja and considered by many as a perfect crop. La Rioja did not suffer a drought as severe as in the rest of the Iberian Peninsula, and two indicators of quality of the harvest were the highest of the decade: the intensity of color and polyphenol index was minimal rain totales.La and well distributed allowing the needs of the vines during flowering and ripening. The weather was fantastic in terms of hours of sun exposure throughout the growing season and especially during the harvest (moderate temperatures during the day and cool nights). Aged 17 months in American oak barrels of 225 liters. Then refined in bottle for three years and a half before its release.

Coto de Imaz Gran Reserva 2001

RIOJA qualified Designation of Origin

The weather conditions between November 2000 and August 2001 were good for the development of the growing season. Rainfall was high between November and April, followed by a dry spring and summer thunderstorms. Temperatures were mild in winter with a warm spring and summer normal.En conclusion, an exceptional vintage, rated as excellent and blessed with perfect weather conditions and analytical values ??well above the average, laying the foundation for premium wine quality and aging potential. The wine was aged in American and French oak barrels for a minimum of 24 months, followed by a minimum (which always overdo) for 36 months fining in the bottle.

Coto Real 2005

RIOJA qualified Designation of Origin

2005 was rated as excellent and considered by many as a perfect crop. La Rioja has not suffered a drought as severe as in the rest of the Iberian Peninsula, and two indicators of quality of the harvest were the highest of the decade (the intensity of color and total polyphenol index). Rain was minimal and well laid out allowing the needs of the vines during flowering and ripening. The weather was fantastic in terms of hours of sun exposure throughout the growing season and especially during the harvest (moderate temperatures during the day and cool nights). Breeding was performed in the same barrels where malolactic fermentation was carried out for give the wine more complexity. The barrel aging was 22 months, no filtration and was subsequently refined in bottle for 25 months prior to marketing.

Coto Mayor 2007

RIOJA qualified Designation of Origin

Rated as very good harvest, which was the result of good weather throughout the growing season. The winter was rich in rainfall, which helped the vineyard would not suffer undue stress during the summer, where the absence of rainfall and intense heat set the tone. 14 months in American oak barrels and 225 liter French oak and 13 months in bottle before leaving the warehouse, the new wood come from different backgrounds, coopers and toast.

Coto Vintage 2006

RIOJA qualified Designation of Origin

Vintage Coto was born from our concern to make different wines, which reflect new consumer trends, to let us venture into new wine routes without retracing those already taken. New wines, separate from those who have made us world record and go their own way. We do not want to place the modern wine label, just as we do not believe in the traditional label for our ranges and El Coto Coto de Imaz, though that right is on who toma.En any case we choose wines with more vivid and body , less aging in bottle, where the aromas of fruit and oak are more impetuous, less tame, less afinados.Este character change was also reflected in the presentation of the range, with two front strips, top that evokes belonging to the family of El Coto de Rioja Vintage adopting the surname, which betrays its vocation more international and less with the vintage and classification vino.Crianza least 12 months in American oak barrels and 225 liter French and 6 months in bottle before leaving the warehouse, with a large selection of wood.