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Protos - '27 Cosecha2021

RED WINE

PUBLIC
March 2025
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Protos - '27 Cosecha label
  • Producer Protos
  • Blend 100% Tempranillo
  • Country Spain
  • Region Castilla Y Leon
  • Appellation Ribera del Duero
  • UPC 0 39383 00163 2

Reviews

Decanter 93

Lots of blackberries, violets and toasty and spicy nuances on the nose. Full bodied, with high tannins and velvety texture.
Silver Medal 2024 Decanter World Wines Awards

by DC, Decanter , 2024

Tim Atkin 93

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

by TA, Tim Atkin , 2023

Vinous Media 91

The 2021 Protos 27, featuring the company's inaugural label, is made with Tempranillo grapes sourced from Anguix, Roa, Quintamanvirgo and La Horra and spent 16 months aging in French oak barrels. Garnet-red in the glass. The aromatic profile features dried flowers, wild herbs and notes of strawberry yogurt supported by prominent woody undertones. The palate is dry and creamy with a taut, flowing profile due to the young tannins (I sampled it three months after bottling). This wine's velvety texture leaves a lasting impression.

by JH, Vinous Media , 2023

James Suckling 91

Spiced plums, dark cherries and hints of vanilla and coffee on the nose. Medium to full body with plenty of dense, chewy tannins that need time to settle. Good length to close.

by ZS, James Suckling , 2023

Technical Details

Description

Protos ’27 was produced in a homage to the 11 visionaries that founded Protos in 1927. It is a wine where the years of better vineyard techniques and winery research blend together to form a beautiful orchestra of wood and fruit that embodies not only our history but our wishful look towards the future.

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

Tasting notes

Intense cherry red color, with violet hues resulting in a very vivid and bright wine. Elegant, with fresh and original aromas of ripe black fruits, sweet spices and fine toasted notes. Very balanced and easy to drink wine, with round tannins and a long and very pleasant finish. Pair with BBQ, lamb, stews and even seafood with rich sauces.

Vinification

Harvested from old vineyards from Burgos Province. Planted over 50 years ago. Manual harvest. Pre-fermentative cold maceration. Alcoholic fermentation with selected indigenous yeasts in stainless steel vats. Maceration for 20 days with several daily battonage. Aged 16 months in new French barrels where fermentation took place. Futher aged 12 months in bottle prior to release.