Facts about the wine
About this wine
This El Coto Rioja Gran Reserva follows a classic, age-worthy Tempranillo profile, combining red and dark fruit with spice, tobacco and cedar. It is dry, full-bodied and structured, with lively acidity keeping the mature flavours in balance. The exact oak character and degree of development can vary by vintage.
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
- black cherry
- plum
- cedar
- tobacco
- leather
- sweet spice
Food that goes well with this wine
Dishes and ingredients the sommelier recommends with this wine.
- roast lamb with rosemary
- beef stew
- grilled red meat
- game dishes
- aged sheep’s cheese
- 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.
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2001
- 1996
- 1995
- 1981
- 1975
- 1973
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.
- 5
- 0
- 4
- 1
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- 1
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Emiel F.★★★★☆vintage 20098 Sep 2026
About El Coto
El Coto is an established producer in Rioja, one of Spain’s best-known red-wine regions. The estate works with vineyards across different parts of the appellation and produces both approachable Riojas and longer-aged wines such as Gran Reserva. Tempranillo is central to its red-wine style.
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.