COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
100% Tinta del País (Tempranillo)
PRODUCER
Bodegas Protos
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Protos '27 is a special release from Bodegas Protos, a winery with deep roots in the Ribera del Duero region, established in 1927. The wine pays homage to its founders and the winery's pioneering spirit, featuring a label design reminiscent of its origins. Grapes are sourced from old vineyards in Ribera del Duero, a region known for its challenging climate and high-altitude terroir that favors the Tinta del País (Tempranillo) grape. The 2021 vintage reflects the typical continental climate of the area, yielding concentrated and structured wines.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€36
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The wine is named '27' to honor the 11 founders who established Bodegas Protos in 1927.
Fact 02
Protos was the first winery in the Ribera del Duero region.
Fact 03
The label is a faithful reproduction of the original 1927 design.
Fact 04
Grapes are sourced from old vines, over 50 years old, at high altitudes (850m).
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Protos '27 is crafted from 100% Tinta del País (Tempranillo) grapes sourced from old vineyards in Ribera del Duero. The winemaking process begins with a cold pre-fermentation maceration to maximize aroma extraction, followed by alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. A 20-day maceration with daily pump-overs extracts color and tannins. Malolactic fermentation and 16 months of aging occur in new French oak barrels. The wine is then aged for a minimum of 12 months in the bottle before release, ensuring integration and polish.
