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At Bodegas Ismael Arroyo-Valsotillo, visitors can enjoy guided tours that provide an in-depth look at the winemaking process. The tour includes access to the vinification facilities, picturesque vineyards, and a remarkable 16th-century cellar carved into the mountains, showcasing traditional wineries and presses from Sotillo de la Ribera. Here, wines are aged in premium French and American oak barrels, enhancing their unique flavors.
During the one-hour tour, a knowledgeable guide will share the rich history of Bodegas Ismael Arroyo-Valsotillo and the significant contributions of the Arroyo family to the DO Ribera del Duero region. Guests will also have the opportunity to taste three exquisite wines: ValSotillo Finca Buenavista, Val Sotillo Crianza, and ValSotillo VS Reserve. This authentic wine experience is perfect for both seasoned wine enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
C/Los Lagares, 71, Sotillo De La Ribera, Burgos, 9441, Spain
Check out verified reviews from visitors who've enjoyed their time at Bodegas Ismael Arroyo-Valsotillo.
Write a reviewRamon Arroyo is a excellent host.
Both the guide, the setting, and the tasting were wonderful. I would do it again without hesitation!
Impressive winery, a set of excavated galleries, both old and more modern, in which one of the best wines of the Ribera del Duero ages.
Review provided by Google
UNBEATABLE visit to the ISMAEL ARROYO / VALSOTILLO wineries in Sotillo de la Ribera (Burgos) and very well accompanied by Miguel Angel Arroyo who together with his brother Ramón are the current owners of this beautiful winery where they make great wines. Although the day was not good, we went to one of the vineyards that are right next to the winery so that Miguel Angel could explain to me how these vineyards work and the different tasks they carry out in them depending on the season. Here everything is done naturally and they do not even use animal fertilizers because they do not want the vines to bear too much fruit, to increase the quality and concentration of the grapes so that later this is reflected in the wines they make. The path through the fermentation area quickly leads directly to the "JEWEL" of this winery, the "underground caves" that everyone who visits them talks about, because it is really a pleasure to be able to visit them knowing that they lie more than 30 meters deep in the mountain that defends the beautiful town of Sotillo de La Ribera. Through about 2 km of tunnels perfectly dug into the mountain (more than half with pickaxe and shovel of the old ones and the rest with a tunnel boring machine) we see the rest of the more than 1000 American and French oak barrels in which the wine matures, as well as the rest of the bottles in which these great wines finish their aging. All this carefully following the explanations of Miguel Angel so as not to lose any detail. I liked a lot about this visit and I was very impressed by the fact that there are no water leaks anywhere in the cave and all the walls are perfectly dry. As I said, a visit that is really worth it and that then culminates with a good tasting of the wines produced here, in this case a really good Reserva and a Crianza. I would like to thank Miguel Angel for his teaching, his patience and his good attention. Highly recommended, so we will have to come back.
Review provided by Google
One of the highlights of our trip in Ribera del Duero. A wonderful family owned winery with the most amazing and friendliest people working there. Shout out to Aurora who was so good in touring us the place. There wines were impeccable.
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