2016 El Coto Coto De Imaz Gran Reserva 750ml

This dark, relatively tight-knit Rioja proves that the Gran Reserva category doesn't just indicate the supremely well-aged, relaxed and reposeful style of Rioja, but can also serve to draw drinkers' attention to outstanding wines of density and tenacity which still have a way to run along their potential ageing trajectories. Look out for dark, urgent fruits here sweetened and back-lit by cunningly angled oak, with intense, deep, fresh and searching flavors in which the 10% of Graciano seems to be working overtime. A Rioja of innate drama. Rated 97 Points Lisa's Staff.