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El Coto

Coto Mayor Crianza

Spain Rioja Red Tempranillo

full-bodied, fresh Rioja red with spicy oak notes

Facts about the wine

Winery
El Coto
Grapes
Tempranillo
Region
Spain / Rioja
Wine style
Red · Red
Alcohol content
13,5%
Body
Full
Acidity
High
Composition
Varietal/100%

About this wine

Coto Mayor Crianza is a Rioja red based on tempranillo, showing ripe red and dark fruit, gentle spice and a touch of vanilla from oak ageing. It is dry and full-flavoured, with fresh acidity balancing the fruit and tannins that are usually smooth yet present. The exact level of oak influence and development can vary by vintage.

Style
full-bodied, fresh Rioja red with spicy oak notes
Serving temperature
16–18 °C
Ageing potential
Enjoyable now; strong vintages can continue to develop for around 3–6 more years.

What does this wine taste like?

The sommelier's estimate on four scales, based on the grapes, the region and the style of the house.

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic
Aromas and flavours
  • black cherry
  • plum
  • strawberry
  • vanilla
  • sweet spices
  • cedar

Food that goes well with this wine

Dishes and ingredients the sommelier recommends with this wine.

  • rosemary lamb chops
  • grilled beef
  • mushroom stew
  • chorizo with roasted peppers
  • aged Manchego
  • Beef
  • Lamb
  • Veal
  • Poultry

Vintages

Vintages of this wine known in our database. Once enough Wijnfeld users have a vintage in their cellar, we show anonymised scores and prices here.

  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2019
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015
  • 2014
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  • 2012
  • 2011
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  • 2002
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  • 2000
  • 1999
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  • 1991
  • 1990
  • 1988
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  • 1974
  • 1973
  • 1972
  • 1971
  • 1970
  • 1966
  • 1954

From the Wijnfeld cellars

Anonymised figures from Wijnfeld users who have this wine in their cellar. Shown from three cellars onwards.

Not enough cellars with this wine yet to show figures.

Member ratings

Stars and comments from Wijnfeld members who drank this wine, at home or out.

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  • Emiel F.★★★★☆vintage 20108 Sep 2026

About El Coto

El Coto de Rioja is an established producer in Rioja, one of Spain's best-known regions for red wine. The house focuses particularly on tempranillo and makes approachable Riojas that combine fruit, freshness and oak ageing. In Rioja, Crianza denotes a legally defined minimum ageing period that includes time in barrel.

Wine country Spain Spain combines native grapes, diverse climates and styles, from crisp Albariño and Cava to mature Rioja and powerful Ribera del Duero. Read more

This profile was written by the Wijnfeld digital sommelier from generally known information about the producer, the region and the grapes. Details may vary by vintage. Published on 9 September 2026.