Bodegas Ismael Arroyo - Valsotillo Gran Reserva

Bodegas Ismael ArroyoValsotillo Gran Reserva

4.2
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Valsotillo Gran Reserva of Bodegas Ismael Arroyo is a red wine from the region of Ribera del Duero of Castille-et-Léon.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.

Taste structure of the Valsotillo Gran Reserva from the Bodegas Ismael Arroyo

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Valsotillo Gran Reserva of Bodegas Ismael Arroyo in the region of Castille-et-Léon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Valsotillo Gran Reserva of Bodegas Ismael Arroyo in the region of Castille-et-Léon often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Bodegas Ismael Arroyo's Valsotillo Gran Reserva.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: De Chaunac

Interspecific crossing between 5163 Seibel (2 Gaillard x 2510 Seibel) and 793 Seibel obtained by Albert Seibel (1844-1936). De Chaunac is related to the chelois and the chancellor. It can be found in Canada, the United States, Switzerland, ... in France it was little multiplied and therefore almost endangered.

Last vintages of this wine

Valsotillo Gran Reserva - 2014
In the top 100 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 4.311110
Valsotillo Gran Reserva - 2012
In the top 100 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 3.311100
Valsotillo Gran Reserva - 2011
In the top 100 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 4.311110
Valsotillo Gran Reserva - 2009
In the top 100 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 4.311110
Valsotillo Gran Reserva - 2007
In the top 100 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Valsotillo Gran Reserva - 2006
In the top 100 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Valsotillo Gran Reserva - 2005
In the top 100 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 4.211110

The best vintages of Valsotillo Gran Reserva from Bodegas Ismael Arroyo are 1995, 2014, 2011, 2009 and 2004.

Informations about the Bodegas Ismael Arroyo

The winery offers 9 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Ribera del Duero in the region of Castille-et-Léon

The Bodegas Ismael Arroyo is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Ribera del Duero to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Castille-et-Léon
In the top 600 of of Spain wines
In the top 200 of of Ribera del Duero wines
In the top 8000 of red wines
In the top 15000 wines of the world

The wine region of Ribera del Duero

The wine region of Ribera del Duero is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vega Sicilia or the Domaine Vega Sicilia produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ribera del Duero are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ribera del Duero often reveals types of flavors of cream, ripe blackberries or cigar box and sometimes also flavors of rosemary, baking spice or espresso.


The wine region of Castille-et-Léon

Located in the northern half of the Central Iberian plateau, Castilla y León is the largest of Spain's 17 administrative regions, covering about one-fifth of the country's total area. It extends about 350 kilometres (220 miles) from central Spain to the northern coast. Just as wide, it connects the Rioja wine region to the Portuguese border. Red wines reign supreme in Castilla y León, and the Tempranillo grape is undoubtedly the king.

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