{"product_id":"2021-el-coto-875m-finca-carbonera-rioja-tempranillo-liberty","title":"2021 El Coto, `875m Finca Carbonera` Rioja Tempranillo - Liberty","description":"\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eEl Coto was founded in 1970 in Rioja Alavesa and has grown from humble beginnings to become one of the best-known producers in Rioja. Now the largest vineyard owner in the region, El Coto has more than 730 hectares of vineyards across the three Rioja DOCa sub-zones of Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Oriental, allowing them to represent the vast diversity found within the area. In 2023, El Coto was certified under the Sustainable Wineries for Climate Protection organisation (SWfCP), in recognition of their improved sustainability practices, which include the installation of solar panels, reducing bottle weights and packaging improvements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eHead winemaker César Fernández oversees production at El Coto, starting with hand-picking into 350-kilogram crates to ensure the grapes arrive at the winery in pristine condition. Modern and intelligently designed, the emphasis in the winery is on temperature control and gentle handling of the grapes. The Blanco is fermented at 14–16°C to preserve aromas and to retain freshness. The Rosado, a scented blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Garnacha, is bursting with fresh strawberry aromas. All the red wines are fresh and juicy with nicely balanced oak. The Crianza, made solely from Tempranillo, is aged in American oak for 12 months, followed by a further six months in bottle before release. The resulting wine is clean, vibrant and supple. The Organic Crianza is made from organically grown Tempranillo and vinified in a separate winery. It is aged in 225-litre American oak barrels for 12 months, and the materials used for both the label and packaging have been designed to be as environmentally friendly as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eThe Finca Carbonera estate boasts the highest elevation in Rioja, located at 875 metres above sea level. This elevation makes it an ideal site for the new white grape varieties, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Verdejo, recently authorised by the Rioja Wine Board. Besides Viura, the `875m` Blanco contains a small proportion of Sauvignon Blanc and Verdejo, which adds freshness and aromatic intensity to the blend. The `875m` Tempranillo is made from 100% Tempranillo and is aged for nine months in new French and American oak. In addition, they also produce a single-varietal Verdejo from this site, at slightly lower elevations, which is crisp, aromatic and vibrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eThe ‘Coto de Imaz’ Rioja Reserva and Gran Reserva are made from a selection of the best Tempranillo grapes from estate vineyards in Rioja Alta. While the Reserva is 100% Tempranillo, a small amount of Graciano is used in the Gran Reserva to add complexity. Maceration on the skins lasts for three to four weeks, and the resulting wine is aged in oak,18 months for the Reserva and 24 months for the Gran Reserva. Both wines combine the traditional oak characteristics of Rioja with a freshness that makes them classy and modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes for this Tempranillo are sourced from El Coto's Finca Carbonera estate. At 875 metres above sea level, it is the highest vineyard in Rioja. The soils here are stony and these soils, paired with a wide diurnal range aid the slow steady ripening of the grapes, meaning they retain fresh acidity and complex aromatics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiPaper-root MuiAccordion-root accordion_accordion__I9cut Mui-expanded MuiAccordion-rounded MuiPaper-elevation1 MuiPaper-rounded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-root MuiCollapse-entered\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapperInner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"region\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiAccordionDetails-root\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eThe 2021 vintage in Rioja was characterised by favourable climatic conditions that contributed to exceptional wine quality. The year began with a wet winter, providing essential water reserves for the vines and establishing a strong foundation for the growing season. This abundant winter moisture was followed by a notably dry summer, creating ideal conditions for optimal phenolic ripening and flavour concentration. The dry summer conditions promoted excellent phenolic development, ensuring wines with strong colour, structure and aromatic complexity. Harvesting was conducted entirely by hand, a meticulous approach that preserved the fruit's integrity and ensured high aromatic freshness in the resulting wines. The vintage was officially rated 'Very Good' by the DOCa Rioja Regulatory Board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiPaper-root MuiAccordion-root accordion_accordion__I9cut Mui-expanded MuiAccordion-rounded MuiPaper-elevation1 MuiPaper-rounded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-root MuiCollapse-entered\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapperInner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"region\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiAccordionDetails-root\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eThe Tempranillo grapes were hand picked and transported to the winery to undergo fermentation with select yeasts at a very low temperature (20-24ºC) with gentle daily cap management. After fermentation, the wine was transferred to oak barrels to go through malolactic fermentation. The wine was aged in a mix of new American and French oak barrels for a further nine months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nose displays delicate aromas of cherries and red fruit alongside notes of coffee and cacao. The palate is fresh and intense with a good backbone of acidity, red fruit flavours and a long finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wine Tasting Adventure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56857156485498,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/4297\/9770\/files\/9cdada7d-50f4-496f-9400-c8a7c79b97a9__250x500_9f2a510b-5458-4aee-9cb3-b7b60207dd48.jpg?v=1777909572","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-ta.co.uk\/products\/2021-el-coto-875m-finca-carbonera-rioja-tempranillo-liberty","provider":"Wine Tasting Adventure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}