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Protos Reserva

Protos Reserva

Perfect balance of wood and fruit
Protos Reserva
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Details
14.50%
Alcohol 14.50%
Castilla y León
Production area Castilla y León
D.O. Ribera del Duero
Designation of Origin D.O. Ribera del Duero
Protos
Winery Protos
Contains sulphites
100% Tinta del Pais
Varieties 100% Tinta del Pais
17.0
Service 17.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Electronic label

Tasting notes Protos 5º Año Reserva 2020

Red wine Reserva. 18 months in American oak barrels and 42 meses en botella.

Protos 5º Año Reserva 2020 boasts a striking deep cherry red hue, embellished with subtle garnet highlights that invite one to uncover its secrets. On the nose, it reveals an intense symphony of aromas, including ripe black fruits such as blackberries and currants, accompanied by notes of liquorice, vanilla, and spices, all enveloped in a subtle backdrop of toasted, mineral, and balsamic nuances. On the palate, it exhibits a balanced acidity that harmonises the presence of fruit with gentle touches of oak. Its finish is persistent, leaving a pleasant and harmonious sensation. This wine is a gem for those seeking depth and complexity in every glass, standing out for its balance between fruitiness and spiciness, a delight for the palate.
Style Protos Reserva
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Charcuterie, Legumes, Cured cheeses, Red meat, Rice dishes, Game

About Protos Reserva

Protos 5º Año Reserva is a red wine from the DO Ribera del Duero produced by Bodegas Protos, one of the historic wineries of the appellation. Its name, meaning "first" in Greek, alludes to the pioneering status of a house founded in 1927 in Peñafiel and closely linked to the origins of the DO Ribera del Duero.
 
To craft this reserva, Protos selects Tinta del País from vineyards over 50 years old located in some of the most renowned municipalities of the region: Peñafiel, Pesquera de Duero, Anguix, and Roa. These plots are set on generally poor and infertile soils, with a loam or sandy-loam texture and the presence of limestone in certain areas. Planted on south-facing slopes and under a continental climate, these vines yield very low outputs, around 2,500 kg per hectare, producing grapes of great concentration and balance.
 
The harvest of Protos 5º Año Reserva is conducted manually in 20 kg boxes, and the grapes undergo a selection table before production begins. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature between 26 and 28 ºC, followed by a maceration of approximately 21 days with daily pump-overs. This precise work aims to extract structure and depth without losing the fruit's identity.
 
Time plays an essential role in the wine. Protos 5º Año Reserva spends at least 18 months in oak barrels, combining new French oak and one-year-old American barrels. It then continues to mature for 42 months in the bottle before being released to the market.
 
The result is a reserva that arrives in the glass with a lengthy ageing process behind it, yet still with potential ahead. A wine born from old vines, crafted with patience, and designed for those who appreciate Ribera del Duero when the fruit, wood, and time find their perfect balance.
2020 Protos 5º Año Reserva 2020 boasts a striking deep cherry red hue, embellished with subtle garnet highlights that invite one to uncover its secrets. On the nose, it reveals an intense symphony of aromas, including ripe black fruits such as blackberries and currants, accompanied by notes of liquorice, vanilla, and spices, all enveloped in a subtle backdrop of toasted, mineral, and balsamic nuances. On the palate, it exhibits a balanced acidity that harmonises the presence of fruit with gentle touches of oak. Its finish is persistent, leaving a pleasant and harmonious sensation. This wine is a gem for those seeking depth and complexity in every glass, standing out for its balance between fruitiness and spiciness, a delight for the palate.
2019

Protos Reserva 2019 is a red wine with a subtly mature and slightly full-bodied character. On the nose, it is distinguished by its aromas of red fruits such as cherries and plums, accompanied by spicy notes derived from its barrel ageing. On the palate, it presents a good structure, balanced with a lingering finish. This wine embodies the essence of its terroir, offering a pleasurable and enveloping experience with each sip.
2018

Protos Reserva 2018 unveils a character distinctly shaped by its barrel aging and the maturity of its fruit. On the nose, it unfurls a tapestry of blackberry and plum aromas, interwoven with hints of vanilla and a subtle whisper of spices such as pepper. On the palate, its structure is robust yet approachable, with a texture that caresses the palate and flavors that mirror its spicy and fruity bouquet. The finish is enduring, leaving an impression of both concentration and finesse.
2017

Protos Reserva 2017 unfurls a spectrum of intense and intricate aromas, where ripe fruits such as plums and cherries intermingle with hints of sweet spices like vanilla and cinnamon, alongside a nuance of clove and licorice. On the palate, it is expansive and well-structured, with a fruit-forward presence that is complemented by seamlessly integrated oak, culminating in an enduring and persistent finish that leaves a concentrated and aromatic impression. A red of distinctive character, it reveals spiced nuances and a delicate maturity.
2015

Protos Reserva 2015 is a harmonious and flavorsome red wine. Olfactorily, it is intricate, exuding aromas of blackberries, cherries, dried herbs, vanilla, and tobacco, underpinned by a subtle graphite nuance. On the palate, it is well-structured, with a medium to full body and robust tannins. It is impeccably balanced.
2010 On the palate, this wine is velvety, flavorsome, and well-structured. It conjures up hints of wood. The finish is protracted and highly persistent.

The wine exhibits a deep cherry hue with garnet edges. It is clear and luminous.

The nose reveals black fruit aromas accompanied by pleasing smoky undertones. A complex and sophisticated wine.
2009 In the mouth, it is a fleshy and tasty wine with a great and well-scructured mid-palate. Sharp tannins, with a long and very persistent finish. A classic wine. Elegant, serious and full of nuances.

Beautiful cherry red colour with maroon edges. Clean and bright, with an abundant steady-falling coloured tear.

Complex and elegant nose. Black fruit in harmony with elegant and noble toasted aromas. The more it is opened, the more nuances we can find.
2006 The tasting repport of this wine is being translated. Meanwhile, you can check the Spanish version.
2005

Delicius and elegant wine, full of fruit and full of nuances. Velvety and smooth in mouth, with a very long aftertaste and remarkable persistence.



Dark cherry colour with red brick coloured edge. Vivid and bright, with dense legs that dye the glass.

Complex aromas of fruit with hints of vanilla, typical of the wines of Ribera del Duero. As the minutes go by, nuances of spices and roasted appear, forming a complex and elegant bouquet.
2004 The wood-wine union is perfect, making marriage difficult to separate and not dominated by either. Like the rest of the wines of Bodega Protos, the aftertaste is very long urging us to drink and delight with a softness characteristic of the great wines of the firm Protos.

Dark cherry color with border tile

Complex aromas of fruit with hints of vanilla, characteristic of the Ribera del Duero wines. while to the minutes go by, roasted spices nuances appear, forming a complex and elegant bouquet. On the palate the wine is velvety and meaty, full-bodied, well structured due to their fine and elegant tannins.
2003 The wood-wine union is perfect, making marriage difficult to separate and not dominated either. Like the rest of the house wines, the aftertaste is very long urging us to drink and pleasing us with a softness characteristic of the great wines of the PROTOS signature.

Dark cherry color with border tile

Complex aromas of fruit with hints of vanilla. As the minutes go by funds appear roasted spices and nuances, forming a complex and elegant bouquet. On the palate the wine is velvety and meaty, full-bodied, well structured due to their fine and elegant tannins.
2020
91 Suckling
2017
91 Suckling
2016
91 Suckling
2015
91 Suckling
2014
91 Suckling
2013
92 Peñín
2012
93 Peñín
2011
90 Parker
93 Peñín
2010
93 Peñín
2006
92 Peñín
2005
89 Parker
92 Peñín
2004
91 Peñín
2009

2014 Médaille d'or (Concours Mondial Bruxelles)
2005

2010 International Wine & Spirit Competition - Medalla de Oro Best in Class

2010 Certament Vino y Mujer - Diamante

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  • We send it to France with Colissimo to your home, or with Mondial Relay at a pickup point.
  • The shipment for 3 bottles is €5.95 with Colissimo, or €5.90 with Mondial Relay.
  • For orders over €150 shipping is free with Colissimo or Mondial Relay.