El Coto de Rioja

Crianza Rioja Tempranillo

8.7159 ratings
8.95 pro ratings
La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo
Lamb, Tomato-Based, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Venison, Exotic Spices, Potato, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Charles Napier

Very nice w/o food, went down smooth, not heavy, lovely aftertaste, definitely Spanish flavor

Very nice w/o food, went down smooth, not heavy, lovely aftertaste, definitely Spanish flavor

6 people found it helpfulAug 17th, 2014
Gavin Lewis

Bloody lovely

Bloody lovely

2 people found it helpfulDec 24th, 2013
Bruce Thompson

Fruit forward Tempranillo; American Oak

Fruit forward Tempranillo; American Oak

Mar 5th, 2014
Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

8.9

Smells either like an old underground cave or....lake Chelan!?! "It's yummy!" Tart, tangy and a little flat! Huh!?! $13 / 86pts SWS206

Smells either like an old underground cave or....lake Chelan!?! "It's yummy!" Tart, tangy and a little flat! Huh!?! $13 / 86pts SWS206

Jan 24th, 2014
Reinholds Zviedris

I was really impressed with the quality and taste of this Spanish wine - really recommend - perfect with snacks or on its own.

I was really impressed with the quality and taste of this Spanish wine - really recommend - perfect with snacks or on its own.

Dec 7th, 2013
Melissa Fischer

One of my favorite reds

One of my favorite reds

Oct 17th, 2015
Shaun Moran

Pretty decent strait out...

Pretty decent strait out...

Jul 14th, 2015
Sarah Cochran

Light pink
Cherries, strawberries, leathery, spice (nutmeg)
Soft tannins, goes with all food
2009

Light pink
Cherries, strawberries, leathery, spice (nutmeg)
Soft tannins, goes with all food
2009

May 30th, 2015
Mathieu Drouet

Rapport qualité prix imbattable quand on le trouve en Espagne

Rapport qualité prix imbattable quand on le trouve en Espagne

Feb 1st, 2015
Michelle Current

One of my favorite Spanish wines. Price is more than fair, if you come across this wine, give it a try ... you won't be disappointed!

One of my favorite Spanish wines. Price is more than fair, if you come across this wine, give it a try ... you won't be disappointed!

Dec 28th, 2014