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Protos - Tempranillo Organic

2021
Blend
0% Tempranillo
Country
Spain
Region
Castilla Y Leon
UPC
8 420342 002012
Organic
Red Wine
Verified Stock
97275-21
Product Ratings
James Suckling 92pt

Violets, dusty spices and stones to the dark fruit. Pure and rather more refined. Skeletal tannins deliver lots of firmness to the palate. Long and tightly structured but nothing heady here. From organically grown grapes. This needs two more years of bottle aging. Drink from 2025.

by James Suckling, 2024
Tim Atkin 91pt

'Top 100' Tim Atkin Riberal del Duero 2023 Special Report

by Tim Atkin, 2023
Vinous Media 90pt

The 2021 Tempranillo 9 Meses hails from Castrillo del Duero and, as the name suggests, spent nine months in both American and French oak barrels. Garnet-red with a purple sheen. The nose features plum and sour cherry along with balsamic and spicy notes. Indulgent and plush on the palate, the grippy tannins and mild acidity combine for a bold red with a fruity finish. This is a modern Ribera wine.

by Vinous Media, 2023

Estate

Originally known as the Cooperatia de Pañafiel in the year 1927, the Bodegas Protos winery was the first winery of the Ribera del Duero. This project started with the union of some of the best Spanish winemakers at the time and through their grand efforts and perseverance for each wine vintage, they became one of the best wineries of Spain. The name “Protos” comes from Greek to mean “first.” This name brings back the fact that they were the first winery of Peñafiel, Spain, founding the winemaking of the Ribera.

Vinification

Vineyards certified organic in the Roa de Duero area (Burgos). Manual harvest. Cold skin contact maceration and controlled fermentation at 26ºC in stainless steel vats. Aged 9 months in french barrels.

Tasting notes

Bright cherry color with purple rim. Fresh, where black and red berries blend together with spicy, slight toasted notes and cocoa from the barrel ageing. Very smooth and silky feel, balanced and soft tannins. Pair with roasted lamb, Italian food (pizza, spaguetti bolognese, lasagna), paella, meat stews, semi-aged cheeses.