old soul Rioja. very tertiary, maple syrup and cola stood out to me. lovely wine to finish out the night. — 4 years ago
This was fairly dry but still had good acidity behind it. Full bodied and rich in berry flavors, this is a good wine for a nice meal or a chilly day. — 6 years ago
Scent of earth and berries? Nice rounded tannins, bitter jam. — 7 years ago
Delicious Tempranillo, not overly dry. Purple dark berries. Paired with asparagus and seafood paella. — 8 years ago
Beautifully opened. Spicy head but mild flavorful taste. A little heavy on the alcohol until it opened. — 8 years ago
Tried at the wine expo in Lisbon. Wow! Huge blackberry on the nose, long on the palate, awesome structure, very balanced. Loved this wine. — 9 years ago
Coto de Imaz – Reserva 2010
Rioja DOCa, Spain 🇪🇸
Overview
Coto de Imaz carries centuries of history, with monks cultivating vines around the Imaz fortress since the 16th century. The Reserva 2010 is a testament to Rioja’s longevity, showing how gracefully these wines evolve over 15 years.
Aromas & Flavors
A beautiful flurry of ripe red fruits with fig accents and blueberry compote. Gentle notes of spice and earth emerge with air, adding layers to the fruit core.
Mouthfeel
Smooth, silky, and polished—tannins have fully integrated, leaving elegance and softness without losing freshness. The finish lingers with harmony and poise.
Food Pairing
Perfect with classic Rioja pairings like roasted lamb, jamón ibérico, or aged Manchego. It also shines on its own, a contemplative glass for savoring history in a bottle.
Verdict
A 15-year-old gem that stands proudly in its brilliance. Still vibrant, still captivating, and undeniably drinkable to the very last drop.
🍷 Personal Pick Highlight: When it comes to Coto de Imaz, it never disappoints—this Reserva proves once again why Rioja remains one of the world’s great aging regions. Cheers!
— 8 months ago
Bought this at Jumbo on a whim. Don't have many other tempranillos to compare it with. Stronger than it seems. Good with meat — 6 years ago
Nice oak and berry — 8 years ago
The estate dates back to the Crusades, and Scottish navigator, George Smith, the owner in the 18th century. He was followed by M. Duffour-Dubergier, Mayor of Bordeaux, and then Louis Eschenauer, a famous wine shipper. In 1990, Daniel and Florence Cathiard now own the estate. Dark plum red with dark berry fruit aromas, herb and spice from young Cab vines. On the palate complex sweet black fruit flavors and cacao notes. Firm tannins, rich and full, lingering, mineral ending, unlike the ‘10 wait a few years. — 8 years ago
Telmo Rodriguez,Gago G, from Toro, Spain. 2017 vintage. Made of Tinta de Toro (local Tempernillo)and Albiño Mayor. Brilliant red color, delicate nose of light dill, black fruits and vanilla notes. Good structure, balanced, chewy. Went well with the Sinta steak. — 3 years ago
Bm. Tm. Am. Fm. — 5 years ago
Love it. Full flavor. Excellent finish. — 6 years ago
Vino muy equilibrado , ácido, color muy elegante y limpio — 6 years ago
A few years ago Spanish wine was a total bargain. Then they figured out they could send us junk. I stopped buying. But in desperation recently I got this and was surprised. Really pretty good and both varietals are very present. Even better after a day, showing some interesting depth. Maybe cheapie Spanish wines are back to being bargains. — 8 years ago
Paired well with Mediterranean meal. Smooth and not too dry. Will definitely drink it again. — 8 years ago
Anne Richardson
A delightful white wine! Refreshing and engaging! Flavors of peach, grapefruit and lemon. — 6 months ago