The Bodega Protos Ribero Del Duero Gran Reserva is a Spanish delight exuding an alluring blend of opulence and elegance. It bestows a dense ruby red colour, employing a complex, expressive nose of spicy notes, mature fruits, and cocoa. On the palate, it sways with sophistication, balancing sturdy tannins with dark fruit flavours and a hint of chocolate. Aged for two years in the finest French and American oak barrels, it lingers with an impressive finish. This Gran Reserva excels as an accompaniment to red meats and aged cheeses, making the drinking experience truly exceptional.

Tasting Notes

Dark cherry color with garnet rim. Expressive and complex. The terciary aromas evoke a big range of smells that reminds us of jam, cocoa, tobacco, mineral notes with slightly smoky notes. Round tannins with long finish. Good aging potential.

About the Winery

Located amongst the beautiful vineyard-clad hills of Peñafiel, Spain, The Bodega Protos winery is a testament to the regions' rich cultural heritage and love for wine. Boasting an impressive, expansive and modern design, it wonderfully showcases the seamless blend of tradition and innovation at the heart of Protos' wine production.

Bodega Protos, which translates to "First" in Greek, has a long-standing prestige as the first wine cellar in the Ribera del Duero region. Since its establishment in 1927, the winery has been churning out some of the finest Spanish wines, a legacy rooted in its dedication to maintaining top quality raw materials and meticulous production methods.

The winery covers an implausible area of almost 20,000 square meters. Inside the winery ar vast networks of subterranean galleries for aging wines, equipped with cutting-edge temperature and humidity control systems, This meticulous attention to detail ensures every bottle of wine that comes from Bodega Protos is a perfect testament to its rich and ancient wine-making tradition.

Bodega Protos produces barely 3.5 million bottles of wine annually. The winery specialises predominantly in red wines, notable for their robust character, complexity, and impeccable balance. The Gran Reserva, Reserva and Crianza Ribera del Duero are amongst their most lauded offerings.

Beyond the wine, Bodega Protos is also a fantastic tourist destination. It frequently conducts guided tours, providing guests an inside look into winemaking techniques and the opportunity to taste world-renowned vintages. The architectural grandeur of the winery, with its stunning façade and rolling landscapes, makes this a must-visit spot for wine connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike.

The Bodega Protos Winery with its distinctive blends, architectural marvel and dedication to quality is, much more than a winery - it is an experience, an exploration of the senses and a journey through Spain's cherished wine tradition.

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