Protos - Gran Reserva2017
RED WINE
- Producer Protos
- Blend 100% Tempranillo
- Country Spain
- Region Castilla Y Leon
- Appellation Ribera del Duero
- UPC 0 15643 50966 7
Reviews
Decanter 93
Beautiful integration of alcohol, tannins and wood, in this really fresh and lifted Gran Reserva, deliciously iodine with seaweed leading the aromas, followed by sage, tobacco and cedar. The core weaves plum, prune, sour cherry and pink grapefruit, with a liquorice kick lingering on the long, salty finish. Still plenty of life in bottle with promise of interesting development.
by IS, Decanter , 2025
James Suckling 93
Quite a powerful and nicely chewy wine that manages to maintain its balance, which shows the power and potential of Ribera del Duero. Ripe but fresh blackberries, dark minerals and sweet spices with a balsamic touch. Masses of tannins delivered in a chalky, tense form. Long and still quite youthful. Certainly ambitious and structural.
by ZS, James Suckling , 2024
Tim Atkin 93
'Top 100' Tim Atkin Ribera del Duero 2024 Special Report
by TA, Tim Atkin , 2024
Vinous Media 93
The 2017 Protos Gran Reserva is 100% Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero. It was aged for 24 months in barrel (80% French oak, 20% American oak) and 36 months in bottle before release. Aromas include balsamic, bay leaf, underbrush, blackberry, preserves and red fruit. The palate is compact, with active, present tannins and ripe fruit. A balsamic streak lingers on the finish. Structured and expressive, shaped by a warm vintage. Complex.
by JH, Vinous Media , 2025
Technical Details
Food pairing
Roasted lamb, roasted pork, roasted beef, heavy stews, big game matures cheese.Soil
There are highly diverse soil types along the Duero River, but in general, the area features loose, not very fertile soils that have limited organic matter, and in which limestone is sometimes a predominant element. In most cases they have a loamy or sandy loam texture.Tasting Notes
Color: Deep cherry color, bright and intenseNose: Expressive, powerful,complex, elegant,roasted coffee, dark chocolate, candied fruit.
Taste: Fleshy, powerful, spiritous, creamy, spicy with lingering finish.