COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Tempranillo
PRODUCER
Bodegas Sierra Cantabria
REGION
Castilla-La Mancha
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Protocolo Tinto is a red wine from Bodegas Sierra Cantabria, part of the Eguren family's long-standing winemaking tradition dating back to 1870. Produced in the V.T. Castilla appellation within Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, this wine is made from 100% Tempranillo grapes. The fruit is sourced from the family's own sustainably managed vineyards in Manchuela, at an elevation of 700 meters, with vines aged between 30 and 70 years. The Eguren family emphasizes their role as viticulturists, believing that each wine should reflect its unique origin. This wine stands out for its focus on expressing the Tempranillo grape from this specific region, offering a fruit-forward profile with subtle oak influences at an accessible price point.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€9
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Eguren family has been making wine for five generations.
Fact 02
Vines for Protocolo Tinto range from 30 to 70 years old.
Fact 03
The winery uses both traditional 19th-century methods and modern equipment.
Fact 04
Protocolo Tinto is sourced from vineyards at 700m elevation.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Protocolo Tinto is produced using traditional vinification methods. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks, a technique that helps preserve the fresh fruit characteristics of the Tempranillo. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in a combination of French and American oak casks, which contributes subtle notes of vanilla and spice. The grapes are sourced from the Eguren family's sustainably managed vineyards in Manchuela, Castilla-La Mancha, with vines ranging from 30 to 70 years old, situated at an elevation of 700 meters. This approach balances time-honored winemaking practices with modern technology to achieve a wine that reflects its origin.
