Bodegas Ismael ArroyoValsotillo Gran Reserva
Red wine
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.
Food and wine pairings with Valsotillo Gran Reserva
Pairings that work perfectly with Valsotillo Gran Reserva
Original food and wine pairings with Valsotillo Gran Reserva
The Valsotillo Gran Reserva of Bodegas Ismael Arroyo matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of salmon with cream sauce, lamb in spicy sauce or baked leg of daguet or roe deer.
Details and technical informations about Bodegas Ismael Arroyo's Valsotillo Gran Reserva.
Discover the grape variety: Othello
Interspecific cross between the Clinton and the frankenthal or black-hamburg obtained in 1859 by Charles Arnold of Paris in Canada (Brant County in Ontario). In France, it is one of the six hybrids prohibited since 1935 (included in the European regulations): the Clinton, the Herbemont, the Isabelle, the Jacquez, the Noah and the Othello. It has been used as a sire in several crosses, notably by Couderc and Seibel. Today, the Othello has practically disappeared.
Last vintages of this wine
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 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.
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.
The word of the wine: Sweet (flavor)
The flavour provided by the residual sugars naturally present in the wine as well as by certain alcohols. This sensation can range from a simple impression of smoothness to a clear sweetness. We speak of roundness, fatness and mellowness.
