Bodegas Protos Crianza
Protos Crianza from Peñafiel is one of the region's most reliable Crianza-category wines, from one of Ribera del Duero's oldest bodegas (founded 1927).
ClassificationDO Ribera del Duero Crianza
VarietalsTinto Fino
Stylestill-red
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Vizcarra 15 Meses
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Carmelo Rodero 9 Meses
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Valduero Dos Anos
Bodegas Valduero (founded 1984) in Gumiel de Mercado produces this two-year-aged red as their entry-level wine. Brief oak contact imparts approachable structure to the fresh Tinto Fino fruit.
Protos 9 Meses Ecologico
The organic-certified '9 Meses' from Protos is aged nine months in oak and carries certified organic status - a rarity at this price point in Ribera del Duero. Expressive red fruit, soft tannins; clean finish.