Val Sotillo
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Val Sotillo 1994 Gran Reserva Red (Ribera del Duero)
- $80
Incredible depth and purity of fruit characterize this bottling. A huge bouquet of black fruits, truffles, cinnamon, licorice and more pulls you right in, and the palate does not disappoint with its cherry, tobacco and cumin notes, and a lovely balance of sweet and sour elements. Full—even massive—but quite refined at the same time, with great grip, and solid…
— M.M.
(8/1/2000)
Val Sotillo 1996 Reserva Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero)
- $55
Deep and very complex, with great intensity of cherry fruit and earth-leather accents, this is (as we say) "very serious juice." The mouthfeel is full and rich, with good acidity and firm but fine tannins. The engaging aromas carry through on the palate, where interesting mineral, even faintly saline, nuances appear. (Available fall 2000.)
— M.M.
(8/1/2000)
Val Sotillo 2004 Reserva Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero)
- $60
Wonderful on the bouquet, where earthy notes blend perfectly with alert, bright fruit aromas. This is a sizable, full-bodied wine with leather, lively fruit character and a dose of rich chocolate. It’s in excellent shape and shows impressive balance and depth. Delicious to the core, with heft and noticeable oak that should lessen if given more time. Drink now–2019.
— M.S.
(10/1/2010)
Val Sotillo 2001 Reserva Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero)
- $78
Pure, soft, balanced and classy, with raisin, earth and fine leather on the nose. The palate is warm and smooth, with lasting acidity that creates juicy cherry, plum and fresh tomato flavors. On the finish, chocolate and caramel enter the picture. Complex and still vital. Drink now through 2013.
— M.S.
(4/1/2010)
Val Sotillo 2006 Crianza Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero)
- $35
Vibrant and honest, with expressive raspberry and cherry aromas and flavors accented by mint leaf, liqueur and cassis. Really hits the spot and then fades away in no hurry. A smoking-good crianza that hammers home the fact that Ismael Arroyo’s wines are still leaders in RDD. Drink now–2015.
— M.S.
(10/1/2010)
Val Sotillo 2004 VS Reserva Red (Ribera del Duero)
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- $100
Full, heavy, chunky wine with a powerful bouquet of black fruit and chocolate. The palate is about as full and concentrated as they come, but there’s good balance and aging potential along with cassis, blackberry and mild herbal shadings. Savory and strong as it is long on the finish. Drinkable now but better from 2011–2014.
— M.S.
(2/1/2010)
Val Sotillo 2005 Crianza Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero)
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- $35
Full, earthy and ripe, but also delivering alot of clean fruit, size and balance. The palate has moderate to full tannic grip, which props up berry, vanilla, wood and mild herbal flavors. Long, solid and a little oaky late, with proper purity and a commitment to the near future. Drink now through 2011.
— M.S.
(2/1/2010)
Val Sotillo 1995 Gran Reserva Red (Ribera del Duero)
- $75
The dark purple color suggests a younger wine, but one sniff and you know it spent a lot of time in oak. Toast and cedar aromas predominate, but underneath them lies black-cherry fruit and a firm iron-mineral tang. Long, dry finish. Give it 3–5 years for the oak to integrate before drinking it over the next 10.
— J.C.
(11/1/2001)
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