ORGANIC Dominio Del Soto Reserva

Tasting Note BIO Dominio Del Soto Reserva

The BIO Dominio del Soto Reserva has a deep ruby red color that immediately gives an impression of concentration and power. On the nose, you will find rich aromas of dark fruit such as blackberry and black cherry, complemented by warm, complex notes of vanilla, cocoa, toast, and subtle spices derived from the long oak aging. On the palate, the wine is full and elegant, with a nice balance between juicy fruit, refined acidity, and ripe, soft tannins. The finish is long, sultry, and lingers with a combination of fruit, soft oak, and a slight spiciness.

Wine & Food

Due to its rich structure and concentrated taste, this Reserva excels with dishes that have character. Think of grilled or slow-roasted red meat, such as lamb chops with rosemary, a spicy beef stew, or a juicy entrecôte. It also pairs beautifully with aged, hard cheeses such as Manchego or a mild blue cheese, where the spicy and fruity elements enhance each other.

Other information

BIO Dominio del Soto Reserva comes from the famous wine region of Ribera del Duero in Northern Spain, an area best known for its red wines made from Tempranillo. The Dominio del Soto winery is located in Sotillo de la Ribera, where the grapes grow on terraced vineyards at an altitude of 850–900 meters in clay, limestone, and marl-rich soils. This high terroir ensures wines with concentrated fruit and bright acidity thanks to the large temperature differences between day and night.

For this Reserva, the grapes are harvested by hand to ensure that only the best fruit is used. After selection, vinification follows in stainless steel tanks, with controlled fermentation to preserve the intensity of the aromas. The wine then matures for 739 days in French oak, which gives it great structure, complexity, and ripe tannins. Subsequently, the wine also matures for approximately 12 months in the bottle before being released, making it well-integrated, round, and balanced.

The Dominio del Soto estate was founded in 2005. The wine is produced under the creative direction of the Mathilde (daughter of) Chapoutier Sélection team, which aims to present the local grape in an elegant style and allow the terroir to speak clearly.

Tip: Serve this wine at around 16–18 °C, and if possible, decant it for 1–2 hours before pouring so that the aromas open up even better. Thanks to its structure and concentration, it can easily age for 10–15 years under good conditions, making it fantastic to keep for special moments.

Wine scores/awards 🏆

94 points from Tim Atkin - 2019

91 Parker points - 2019

90 points from Wine Enthusiast - 2019