{"product_id":"coto-de-imaz-gran-reserva","title":"Coto de Imaz, Gran Reserva","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCoto de Imaz Gran Reserva | Rioja DOCa, Spain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom El Coto de Rioja — one of the most respected names in the region — the \u003cstrong\u003eCoto de Imaz Gran Reserva\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the top of the Rioja ageing hierarchy. Made exclusively from Tempranillo grown in the estate's finest vineyards, and only produced in outstanding vintages, this is a wine given the time it deserves: extended ageing in American oak followed by years of bottle maturation before release. The result is a Rioja of real depth, complexity and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTom's Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e A proper Gran Reserva at a price that makes no sense. Open it an hour before dinner and serve it with something dry-aged.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep ruby with a garnet rim showing its age. The nose is layered and inviting — ripe red and black fruit, sweet vanilla and coconut from the American oak, tobacco leaf, leather and a savoury, earthy depth. The palate is silky and long, with fully resolved tannins, balanced acidity and a finish that goes on. Everything is in its place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tempranillo | \u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rioja DOCa, Spain | \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e El Coto de Rioja | \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75cl | \u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for dry-aged beef. 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Free delivery on orders over £95, otherwise £6.50.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlcohol can only be purchased by those over 18. By purchasing through our site you are confirming that you are of legal age to consume and purchase alcohol.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e.tjb-faq details{border-bottom:1px solid #e8ddd4;margin-bottom:0}.tjb-faq details:first-of-type{border-top:1px solid #e8ddd4}.tjb-faq summary{list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding:14px 4px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;color:#1a1208}.tjb-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.tjb-faq summary::after{content:'▶';font-size:10px;color:#b45309;transition:transform 0.2s ease;flex-shrink:0;margin-left:12px}.tjb-faq details[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(90deg)}.tjb-faq details p{padding:0 4px 14px;margin:0;color:#5a4a3a;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tjb-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does Gran Reserva mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eGran Reserva is the highest ageing classification in Rioja. To carry the designation, a red wine must be aged for a minimum of five years before release — at least two of those in oak barrels and a further three in bottle. Gran Reserva is only produced in vintages the winery considers exceptional, which is why it isn't made every year. It's a genuine mark of quality, not just a label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between Reserva and Gran Reserva?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth are aged classifications, but Gran Reserva demands significantly more time. A Reserva requires a minimum of three years' ageing with at least one year in oak. A Gran Reserva requires a minimum of five years with at least two in oak. Gran Reserva is also only declared in the best vintages. The result is a softer, more complex, more evolved wine — where a Reserva still shows fresher fruit and more immediate structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does it pair with?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed meat, and dry-aged beef in particular. The American oak ageing gives Rioja its characteristic vanilla and coconut notes, which work beautifully with the nutty, savoury character of dry-aged steak. Also excellent with roast lamb, slow-cooked pork, chorizo and aged hard cheeses like Manchego.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow should I serve it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe at 16–18°C. A Gran Reserva of this age benefits from decanting — an hour before serving will let it open fully. It's drinking beautifully now but has the structure to hold for several more years if you'd rather keep it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo you offer next-day delivery?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — order before 11am Tuesday to Friday for next-day delivery across the UK mainland. Free delivery on orders over £95, otherwise £6.50.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thomas Joseph Butchery","offers":[{"title":"2019","offer_id":57177421775228,"sku":"WIN-RED-COTOGR-2018","price":31.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0100\/3244\/7569\/files\/TJB_12_8900eed9-f1a7-41ac-a3a9-6f7749e39287.jpg?v=1784191294","url":"https:\/\/thomasjosephbutchery.co.uk\/products\/coto-de-imaz-gran-reserva","provider":"Thomas Joseph Butchery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}