El Coto Verdejo, Rioja, Spain 2024

El 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.

 

This wine is pale lemon in colour with golden highlights. It has intense aromas of fresh citrus and tropical fruit alongside fennel and aniseed notes. On the palate, it is smooth with a lively acidity and a refreshing, elegant finish.