Protos - '27 Cosecha2021
  RED WINE
  
  
          
                                                  
        
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          Producer
          Protos
        
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          Blend
            
              100% Tempranillo            
        
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          Country
          Spain
        
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          Region
          Castilla Y Leon
        
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          Appellation
          Ribera del Duero
        
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          UPC
          0 39383 00163 2
        
 
 
  
    
      Reviews
    
          
        
          Decanter 93
        
        
          Lots of blackberries, violets and toasty and spicy nuances on the nose. Full bodied, with high tannins and velvety texture. 
 Silver Medal 2024 Decanter World Wines Awards        
        
          by DC, Decanter          , 2024        
       
          
        
          Tim Atkin 93
        
        
          'Top 100' Tim Atkin Ribera del Duero 2023 Special Report        
        
          by TA, Tim Atkin          , 2023        
       
          
        
          Vinous Media 91
        
        
          The 2021 Protos 27, featuring the company's inaugural label, is made with Tempranillo grapes sourced from Anguix, Roa, Quintamanvirgo and La Horra and spent 16 months aging in French oak barrels. Garnet-red in the glass. The aromatic profile features dried flowers, wild herbs and notes of strawberry yogurt supported by prominent woody undertones. The palate is dry and creamy with a taut, flowing profile due to the young tannins (I sampled it three months after bottling). This wine's velvety texture leaves a lasting impression.        
        
          by JH, Vinous Media          , 2023        
       
          
        
          James Suckling 91
        
        
          Spiced plums, dark cherries and hints of vanilla and coffee on the nose. Medium to full body with plenty of dense, chewy tannins that need time to settle. Good length to close.        
        
          by ZS, James Suckling          , 2023        
       
       
  
    
      Technical Details
    
    
          
        
          Description        
        Protos ’27 was produced in a homage to the 11 visionaries that founded Protos in 1927. It is a wine where the years of better vineyard techniques and winery research blend together to form a beautiful orchestra of wood and fruit that embodies not only our history but our wishful look towards the future.      
          
        
          Estate        
        Originally known as the Cooperatia de Pañafiel in the year 1927, the Bodegas Protos winery was the first winery of the Ribera del Duero. This project started with the union of some of the best Spanish winemakers at the time and through their grand efforts and perseverance for each wine vintage, they became one of the best wineries of Spain. The name “Protos” comes from Greek to mean “first.” This name brings back the fact that they were the first winery of Peñafiel, Spain, founding the winemaking of the Ribera      
          
        
          Tasting notes        
        Intense cherry red color, with violet hues resulting in a very vivid and bright wine. Elegant, with fresh and original aromas of ripe black fruits, sweet spices and fine toasted notes. Very balanced and easy to drink wine, with round tannins and a long and very pleasant finish. Pair with BBQ, lamb, stews and even seafood with rich sauces.
      
          
        
          Vinification        
        Harvested from old vineyards from Burgos Province. Planted over 50 years ago. Manual harvest. Pre-fermentative cold maceration. Alcoholic fermentation with selected indigenous yeasts in stainless steel vats. Maceration for 20 days with several daily battonage. Aged 16 months in new French barrels where fermentation took place. Futher aged 12 months in bottle prior to release.