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Protos - Reserva2018

RED WINE

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April 2025
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Protos - Reserva label
  • Producer Protos
  • Blend Tempranillo
  • Country Spain
  • Region Castilla Y Leon
  • Appellation Ribera del Duero
  • UPC 0 15643 49831 2

Reviews

Tim Atkin 93

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

by TA, Tim Atkin , 2023

Vinous Media 93

The 2018 Protos 5 Ano Reserva is a 100% Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero, aged 18 months in oak barrels- 80% French and 20% American. Garnet-red with a subtle bluish sheen. The nose offers plum, spice, bay leaf, mint and licorice aromas, all layered over an oaky base. The palate is dry and plush with a slightly chalky texture and well-balanced acidity that lead to an enjoyable, complex and lingering finish. Given time to breathe, it grows more profound and nuanced.

by JH, Vinous Media , 2023

Decanter 90

Subtle oak aromas with spicy touches of cinnamon and rich plummy fruit aromas. Elegant and juicy, with firm tannins.
Silver Medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2024

by DC, Decanter , 2024

Technical Details

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.

Winery Technical Data

Grape variety: Tempranillo 100 %
Vineyards: More than 40 years old.
Alcohol by Vol: 15 %
Features: Hand-picking harvest in 20 kg crates. Sorting
table. Skin contact maceration and fermentation of 24
days at 28 Celsius.
Ageing: 18 months in French (2/3) and American (1/3)
oak barrels and 18 months in bottle.
Colour: Intense bright dark cherry colour with garnet rim.
Nose: Powerful, black fruits with nice toasty notes, spicy,
creamy oak, complex and elegant.
Taste: Powerful, flavourful, toasty, round tannins, good
acidity, fruity and spicy. Good backbone and lingering
finish.
Serving temperature: 16 - 18 Celsius.
Food Pairing: Roasted lamb, roasted pork, roasted
beef, heavy stews, big game and matured and raw milk
cheese.

Tasting notes

Color: Intense bright dark cherry color with garnet rim.
Nose: Powerful, black fruits with nice toasty notes, spicy, creamy oak, complex and elegant.
Palate: Powerful, flavorful, toasty, round tannins, good acidity, fruity and spicy. Good backbone and lingering finish.