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Bodegas Ismael Arroyo

Val Sotillo Crianza Ribera del Duero Tempranillo

8.950 ratings
8.75 pro ratings
Ribera del Duero, Castilla y León, Spain
Tempranillo
Lamb, Tomato-Based, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Venison, Exotic Spices, Potato, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

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Top Notes For
Allison Lyzenga
8.8

Medium ruby with deep core; medium intensity aromas dominated by new American oak, dill, cedar, coconut, red and black fruit, but not distinguishable; dry dry, medium acid, medium plus velvety tannins, high alcohol, full body; rich but not overpowering, tasty, a bit hot

Medium ruby with deep core; medium intensity aromas dominated by new American oak, dill, cedar, coconut, red and black fruit, but not distinguishable; dry dry, medium acid, medium plus velvety tannins, high alcohol, full body; rich but not overpowering, tasty, a bit hot

Oct 2nd, 2021
Mike Mighetto Hoefling
8.8

Blinded, and thought it was Napa Cab.

Blinded, and thought it was Napa Cab.

Apr 24th, 2015
Phillip Dunn
8.7

14 months American oak. Dried dill red fruits. Balanced.

14 months American oak. Dried dill red fruits. Balanced.

Jun 3rd, 2013
Carter White
8.8

Still tastes youthful, light, good backbone, and oak flavors dominate.

Still tastes youthful, light, good backbone, and oak flavors dominate.

Aug 29th, 2021
Rajiv Patnam
8.5

Raspberry, sea salt flavors on a really nice light wine with a soft body.

Raspberry, sea salt flavors on a really nice light wine with a soft body.

Jan 31st, 2021
Stephen Hill
9.0

Cherry, leather, Tobacco in the nose. Transfers to the pallet with pepper.

Cherry, leather, Tobacco in the nose. Transfers to the pallet with pepper.

Jan 1st, 2020
Carlos Toro
8.8

2/16/2017 had the 2011 vintage. Very good Ribera del Duero for the price.

2/16/2017 had the 2011 vintage. Very good Ribera del Duero for the price.

Feb 16th, 2017
Arturo Enciso
8.5

Strong with the tannins like Italian wines

Strong with the tannins like Italian wines

Feb 8th, 2017
Meli
10

Oak flavor , smooth 2009 vintage

Oak flavor , smooth 2009 vintage

Jul 6th, 2016
Bill Morgan
9.0

Dark fruit smooth tannins

Dark fruit smooth tannins

Oct 1st, 2015