Bodegas Ismael Arroyo - Valsotillo

Bodegas Ismael Arroyo S.L. is a family winery that is located in a town near Burgos called Sotillo de la Ribera, in the heart of the Denomination of Origin Ribera del Duero. This winery was founded in 1979. When there was not yet a denomination of origin. Ismael struggled along with a small number of people in order to create the Denomination of Origin Ribera del Duero, which was created in 1982. The tradition of winemaking has been passed down from generation to generation in the family of Ismael Arroyo for 400 years. In fact, the winery preserves a document proving how Elpidio Arroyo, father and paternal grandfather of the current generation, won a prize in 1948 in the "Greater competition of Red Wines and rosés of the Ribera del Duero." A glass and 500 pesetas was the award obtained in the year 1951 (1st Award in the Wines County Contest) by Vidal Callejo, maternal grandfather of the current generation. Some other important documents preserved in the cave are a diploma by 1st class wine, granted in the year 1902 and drawn with a fountain pen by the engraver Isidro Gil. There is also a document dated in 1787 of the tithe or taxes applied to the wine, which had to be paid to the village, to the church, to the council, and to the parish.

Bodegas Ismael Arroyo produces a range of wines under the ValSotillo label, including

ValSotillo Finca Buenavista: Showcases the expression of a singular vineyard.

ValSotillo Crianza: A balanced wine aged for 12 months in oak barrels.

ValSotillo Reserva: Aged for 24 months in oak barrels, followed by at least 12 months in the bottle, offering a complex and elegant profile.

ValSotillo Gran Reserva: The pinnacle of the winery's offerings, with extended aging for depth and sophistication.

ValSotillo VS: A limited-production, signature wine reflecting the winemaker's artistry.

ValSotillo Rosado: A fresh and fruity rosé capturing the character of the region.

ValSotillo Albillo Mayor: A white wine made from the indigenous Albillo Mayor grape, known for its refreshing and aromatic qualities.