El Coto de Rioja

Blanco Rioja Viura Blend

8.770 ratings
8.95 pro ratings
La Rioja, Spain
Viura, Verdejo, Sauvignon Blanc
Cheddar & Gruyere, Tomato-Based, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Goat & Feta Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Meaty & Oily Fish, Fruit Desserts, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Made from mostly estate grown Viura grapes, indigenous to Rioja, pale lemon color with aromas of stone and citrus fruit. On the palate flavors of peach and citrus with herb floral notes. Good balance with lively acidity, medium finish ending with floral citrus spice notes.

Made from mostly estate grown Viura grapes, indigenous to Rioja, pale lemon color with aromas of stone and citrus fruit. On the palate flavors of peach and citrus with herb floral notes. Good balance with lively acidity, medium finish ending with floral citrus spice notes.

Dec 26th, 2024
Randy Fuller

While I expected a really sharp and racy nose from this yellow tinted wine, what I found was much softer. A floral note shares space with a lovely citrus component which smells more like tangerine than lemon. There is also a hint of honeydew melon. On the palate, the mineral-driven flavors lean more heavily into citrus while the acidity is zesty at best, not razor sharp. Mostly Viura with small portions of Sauvignon Blanc and Verdejo grapes.

While I expected a really sharp and racy nose from this yellow tinted wine, what I found was much softer. A floral note shares space with a lovely citrus component which smells more like tangerine than lemon. There is also a hint of honeydew melon. On the palate, the mineral-driven flavors lean more heavily into citrus while the acidity is zesty at best, not razor sharp. Mostly Viura with small portions of Sauvignon Blanc and Verdejo grapes.

Jul 27th, 2023
Matt Sterr

Splash of SB and Verdelo

Splash of SB and Verdelo

Jun 28th, 2017
David Garcia

For my surprise it is a really good wine, with a bit of present of vinager, and bit of present of zugar

For my surprise it is a really good wine, with a bit of present of vinager, and bit of present of zugar

Aug 17th, 2024
Greg Helmer

Light dry and refreshing. Some citrus bite.

Light dry and refreshing. Some citrus bite.

Aug 8th, 2023
Chance Miller

❤️ Spanish white

❤️ Spanish white

Jun 25th, 2023
Karen Kirk

2021 vintage - acidic and unpleasant.
Unable to finish a glass.

2021 vintage - acidic and unpleasant.
Unable to finish a glass.

Dec 9th, 2022
John Daniels

Lovely white Rioja. Easy drinking and a good finish. Niki likes it!

Lovely white Rioja. Easy drinking and a good finish. Niki likes it!

Aug 17th, 2022
Ray Vanderhoff

Fresh aromas of melon, white flowers and peach. Citrus, basil and almond on the pallet. Waxy texture. Hints of honey and pear on the finish.

Fresh aromas of melon, white flowers and peach. Citrus, basil and almond on the pallet. Waxy texture. Hints of honey and pear on the finish.

Sep 27th, 2021
Dave Minkel

Good, not great. Don’t wait, it won’t open up.

Good, not great. Don’t wait, it won’t open up.

Sep 21st, 2021