Bodegas Ismael Arroyo

Val Sotillo Finca Buenavista Ribera del Duero Tempranillo

8.931 ratings
8.93 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
Top Notes For
Peter Sultan

A competent if not terribly exciting Ribero (save for the bargain price)

A competent if not terribly exciting Ribero (save for the bargain price)

Sep 7th, 2021
Amy Huson

Aromas of black fruits, smoke, vanilla and dark chocolate. Flavors confer with savory, meaty tannins and a medium long finish. Minerality comes in as wet earth or clay pot. Medium plus acidity, super food friendly. Amazing for the price!

Aromas of black fruits, smoke, vanilla and dark chocolate. Flavors confer with savory, meaty tannins and a medium long finish. Minerality comes in as wet earth or clay pot. Medium plus acidity, super food friendly. Amazing for the price!

Jun 20th, 2019
Felipe Ferreiro

Sommelier/Wine Director Restaurante Las Rias Bajas

9.0

Capa y densidad alta, en nariz vainilla, naranja alcohólica, ahumado y balsámico. En boca buena entrada potencia peso y secante... Final muy goloso y largo

Capa y densidad alta, en nariz vainilla, naranja alcohólica, ahumado y balsámico. En boca buena entrada potencia peso y secante... Final muy goloso y largo

Jun 25th, 2015
Paula Moses

2BWR 760597

2BWR 760597

Jul 24th, 2023
David Koenen

The wine was better than this picture 😊

The wine was better than this picture 😊

Jun 25th, 2022
Alan

Add this in early 2021 and it was fabulous. Beautifully mature, all kinds of darks and a nice light mount feel. Extraordinarily smooth going down and wonderful with dinner.

Add this in early 2021 and it was fabulous. Beautifully mature, all kinds of darks and a nice light mount feel. Extraordinarily smooth going down and wonderful with dinner.

Feb 18th, 2021
Nishith Jobanputra

VinoDivino Needham.

VinoDivino Needham.

Aug 29th, 2020
Kevin Schwab

Val is our go to wine! We are never disappointed. We’ve been drinking the 2015 and are moving to the 2016. Love them both. It’s great to have wine that you can enjoy consistently.

Val is our go to wine! We are never disappointed. We’ve been drinking the 2015 and are moving to the 2016. Love them both. It’s great to have wine that you can enjoy consistently.

Aug 20th, 2020
Christian Ford

Really liked this compared to most Tempranillo. High in acid, a bit more Italian in nature.

Really liked this compared to most Tempranillo. High in acid, a bit more Italian in nature.

Aug 23rd, 2019
John Riordan

Solid for a $15 bottle. Easy and smooth, with nice fruit and a bit of a smoky bit

Solid for a $15 bottle. Easy and smooth, with nice fruit and a bit of a smoky bit

Jun 15th, 2018