Coto de Imaz Gran Reserva Rioja 2019 vs Villa by Errazuriz 2022
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £29.99 | £29.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Coto Imaz | — |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Tempranillo | Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot |
| Region | Rioja | — |
| Country | — | Chile |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Coto de Imaz Gran Reserva Rioja 2019
Coto de Imaz Gran Reserva is a refined and structured red from Rioja Alta, crafted primarily from Tempranillo with a small addition of Graciano to add complexity and freshness. Hand-picked from limestone-rich clay soils in Cenicero, this is Rioja Gran Reserva at its most considered and elegant. Why You'll Love It El Coto, founded in 1970, is one of Rioja's most respected producers, with over 730 hectares across Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa, and Rioja Oriental. Head winemaker Cesar Fernandez combines modern winery practices with meticulous grape handling to ensure quality and consistency across every release. The Gran Reserva represents the pinnacle of that commitment, spending a minimum of 18 months in French and American oak before a further 18 months of bottle refinement. The result is a wine of genuine depth and poise that rewards patience and attention. Vineyard and Production Grapes are hand-picked into 35kg crates, sorted, destemmed, and crushed before fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for 21 to 30 days, followed by malolactic fermentation in tank. The wine is then aged for a minimum of 18 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels, before a further 18 months of bottle refinement to achieve full complexity and balance. Tasting Notes Brilliant ruby with russet tones. The nose opens with ripe plums, cherries, toasted coconut, and leather, with earthy nuances adding depth. The palate is fruit-forward and structured, with red berries, dried fruit, subtle oak spice, silky tannins, and a long, persistent finish. Perfect Pairings Ideal alongside roasted or grilled meats, game, mature cheeses, and traditional Spanish dishes. Grape Varieties Tempranillo, Graciano
Villa by Errazuriz 2022
Villa by Errazuriz is a refined, structured red wine from the Don Maximiano vineyard in Chile's Aconcagua Valley, one of the country's most prestigious wine-growing regions. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon , Carmenere, and Petit Verdot from some of the estate's oldest vines, it delivers fresh red fruit, elegant tannins, and a vertical, precise character that reflects the valley's unique terroir. A benchmark expression of Chilean fine wine from one of the country's most celebrated producers. Why You'll Love It Errazuriz is one of Chile's great wine dynasties, and the Don Maximiano estate in the Aconcagua Valley is their crown jewel. Villa is the estate's approachable expression, drawing on the same exceptional vineyard blocks as the flagship Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve but crafted for earlier enjoyment. The combination of volcanic and alluvial soils, hillside aspect, and the cooling Pacific breezes that enter the valley each evening produces wines of remarkable freshness and precision. At this price, it is one of the most compelling bottles from South America. Vineyard & Production The grapes are sourced from the Don Maximiano vineyard in the Aconcagua Valley, where Cabernet Sauvignon vines planted in 1978 and Carmenere planted in 1993 grow on north and northeast-facing hillsides with slopes of 5-25 degrees. The volcanic, colluvial, and alluvial soils with 30-50% stone content provide excellent drainage and low to moderate vigour, concentrating flavour naturally. The long dry season with moderately warm days is tempered by soft evening breezes from the Pacific, preserving natural acidity and aromatic freshness. The wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels (35% new), with 5% in concrete egg and 5% in foudre, adding complexity and texture while maintaining the wine's fresh, vertical character. Tasting Notes Bright ruby red in colour with violet sparkles. The nose offers aromas of fresh rose petals, pomegranate, strawberry, and raspberry, with soft notes of to
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