2019 Cote Entrevinos Cote Granuja

This wine has a rather unusual name : "Granuja" is Spanish for rascal or little scoundrel. It pays tribute to Cote's maternal grandfather, Teófilo Reyes, the godfather of this region, but also known as a prankster and rascal. This Granuja is composed of 5 different Tempranillos from 5 different terroirs: Ribera del Duero (Gumiel), Toro, Cigales, Valtiendas and Ribera del Duero (Baños de Valdearrados). The result is a stunning interplay of terroirs and the ultimate expression of what Tempranillo can do in Castilla y León. The perfect tribute to Teofilo. In the glass the Garnuja is dark red to almost black in color. In the nose both red and black fruit. Balanced play between the use of wood and the overwhelming fruit. Also here, in addition to the fruit, many oriental spices such as cinnamon, saffron and curry. Long ending with lots of power and complexity.

ABOUT COTE

Cote is a special figure. Living encyclopedia of the Ribera del Duero region, with the most impressive resume of all oenologists. With his knowledge, he started a small boutique winery in 2018, named after his nickname "Cote". Cote is in his late 40s, but has spent his life working with some of the greatest of the region. Also, if your maternal grandfather's name is Teófilo Reyes, you know you're going to get into wine! Cote started his career at Vega Sicilia where he worked in viticulture among the vineyards. He was then Peter Sisseck 's right-hand man at Pingus for over 10 years and did more than 10 harvests with him. He also did the oenological part at Hacienda Monasterio, where Peter Sisseck is a consultant. He also worked for a long time with Mariano Garcia, especially his sons in the project Mauro and the beginning of Aalto.