1996 Bodegas Ismael Arroyo Ribera del Duero Reserva Val Sotillo

Bodegas Ismael Arroyo SL is a family winery is located in the town of Burgos Sotillo de la Ribera , in the heart of the Ribera del Duero. Winery founded in 1979 , when there was not yet an appellation of origin, Ismael fought along with a small number of people to create this Designation of Origin Ribera del Duero , which was formed in 1982. The tradition of winemaking has been passed from generation to generation in the family of Ismael Arroyo for 400 years.

In fact, the winery retains a document proving as Elpidio Arroyo, father and paternal grandfather of the current generation, he obtained a prize in 1948 in the " Great Red Wines contest and claret of the Ribera del Duero ".

500 pesetas a drink and was the prize awarded in 1951 ( 1st Regional Wine Competition Award ) by Vidal Callejo, maternal grandfather of the current generation.

Other important documents kept by the warehouse is a diploma 1st class for wine , awarded in 1902 and drawn in ink by the engraver Isidro Gil. A document from 1787 of tithes or taxes were paid on wine to the village, the church, the town hall and the rectory.