Bodegas Protos : Reserva 2019
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Description
Tasting characteristics and advice for the Reserva 5 Año 2019 from Bodegas Protos
Tasting
Color
The color reveals a deep cherry red hue with garnet highlights.
Nose
Intense and complex, the nose unveils aromas of ripe black fruits accompanied by notes of licorice. The bouquet is enhanced by slightly grilled and toasted nuances, vanilla and spices, rounded out by mineral and balsamic touches.
Palate
On the palate, it is fleshy and juicy, driven by bright acidity and fine yet assertive tannins. The balance between fruit and oak is remarkable, offering a profile that is both powerful and elegant. The finish is persistent and harmonious.
Food and wine pairings
This wine pairs perfectly with red meats, truffle dishes, smoked meats and fish, as well as aged cheeses.
Serving and cellaring
The Reserva 5 Año 2019 is best enjoyed at a temperature of 17-18°C. This wine can be enjoyed between 2025 and around 2035.
A complex and elegant Reserva from Castile and León
The estate
Founded in 1927 in Peñafiel, Castile and León, Bodegas Protos established itself as the first cooperative winery in Ribera del Duero and remains the historic leader of this appellation, which it helped to create in 1982. Today, 250 families of winegrowers farm 1,200 hectares of vineyards planted exclusively to tempranillo. The only Spanish winery to be twice awarded “Superbrands” and named “Winery of the Year” by Wine&Spirits in 2013, Bodegas Protos combines cooperative tradition with constant innovation, embodied by its remarkable architectural facilities designed by Richard Rogers in 2008.
The vineyard
The grapes come from vineyards located on south-facing slopes in the Burgos area, at the heart of the Ribera del Duero appellation. The vines, planted more than 50 years ago, thrive at an altitude between 750 and 900 meters. Yields are controlled at 2,500 kg/ha to ensure optimal grape quality.
Winemaking and aging
Winemaking for the Reserva 5 Año 2019 begins with fermentation in stainless steel tanks, accompanied by a 21-day maceration with daily pump-overs. The wine is then aged for 18 months in barrels, split between 50% new French oak, 30% one-year-old French oak, and 20% one-year-old American oak. The wine then benefits from an extended 24-month rest in bottle, thus justifying the designation “5º Año”, which refers to this fifth year of elaboration.
Grape variety
100% tempranillo.
