Bodegas Ismael Arroyo Val Sotillo Reserva, Ribera del Duero, Spain

依斯馬埃爾阿羅約酒莊巴索提羅珍藏紅葡萄酒

點擊次數(shù)：4935

Polished and harmonious, this red delivers plum, cocoa, tobacco, loamy earth and mineral notes that sing in a lower register. Firm tannins and balsamic acidity keep this balanced and fresh. Drink now through 2026. 1,250 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add

Ismael Arroyo started in Ribera del Duero in 1979, before the creation of the Denominacion de Origen. I’m not sure if the 2009 Valsotillo Reserva is produced with the same grapes as their mythical 1989 vintage, even though they say that it is produced with the fruit from an old, head-pruned Tempranillo vineyards planted on sandy, stony soils. It has a classical, developed nose, is a little rustic, and old-style, with herbal undertones, notes of Mediterranean herbs and garrigue, spicy oak, prunes and plums. The palate is medium to full-bodied, quite succulent and juicy, with fine tannins and moderate acidity – quite recognizable as Ribera del Duero. A wine that should age slowly. Drink 2014-2017. Importer: Tradewinds Specialty Imports, Washington, tel. (888) 817-7155, TradewindsSpecialty.com

The 2005 Valsotillo Reserva is aged in American oak for 24 months. It has an animally tincture on the nose with touches of licorice. The palate is full-bodied with sweet black licorice-tinged fruit and a grainy, slightly diffuse finish. I cannot help thinking that a more recent vintage would have more appeal. Drink now. Importer: Tradewinds Speciality Imports; www.tradewindspecialty.com

The 2004 Valsotillo Reserva has a little more cohesion on the nose with just a touch of sweaty saddle. The palate is medium-bodied with soft, degraded tannins, the red berry fruit also moving into secondary flavors with leather and spices on the dry finish. Drink now. Importer: Tradewinds Speciality Imports; www.tradewindspecialty.com