2016 Bodegas Ismael Arroyo ValSotillo Ribera del Duero Reserva [V90]

Producer: Bodegas Ismael Arroyo 
Region: Ribera del Duero, Spain  
Varietal: Tempranillo  
Year: 2016 

Vinous, 90 Points 

"The 2016 Reserva hails from Still del Duero and was aged 24 months in oak barrels.  Garnet-red in color.  The nose delivers liqueur-like notes, sour cherry, plum and strawberry notes against a woody backdrop.  Indulgent and voluminous on the palate, the firm, well-integrated tannins support a flavorful mouthfeel before the long, oaky finish." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"The fruit here leans more towards the blue side than one would normally expect from a Tempranillo Reserva.  This makes it very intriguing now with ripe fruit and well-integrated tannins that will preserve fresh nature of the fruit for many years." 

Alcohol: 14.5% 

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