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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
What it pairs with
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Roast lamb (lechazo)
The classic pairing for this Castilian region; the wine's fruit and oak complement the lamb. -
Roast suckling pig (cochinillo)
The rich, crispy pork and the wine's vanilla and cherry notes are a Segovia tradition. -
Grilled chorizo with bread
Casual, rustic Castilian eating pairs naturally with this approachable Crianza.
How to serve Protos Crianza
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast lamb (lechazo), Roast suckling pig (cochinillo), Grilled chorizo with bread. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Bodegas Protos was founded in 1927 as a cooperative under the walls of Peñafiel castle, making it the oldest cooperative winery in Ribera del Duero and one of the founding estates of the DO in 1982. The Crianza is the estate's most widely available wine.
- 1927: Bodegas Protos founded as a cooperative under Peñafiel castle
- 1982: DO Ribera del Duero granted; Protos among the founding estates
- 2008: New Richard Rogers-designed cellar opens at Peñafiel
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Protos · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino (100%)
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 12 months in American oak barrels
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €12-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1927
Frequently asked about Protos Crianza
When should I drink Protos Crianza?
Drink 3-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Protos Crianza?
Roast lamb (lechazo) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast suckling pig (cochinillo) and Grilled chorizo with bread. The classic pairing for this Castilian region; the wine's fruit and oak complement the lamb.
What grapes are in Protos Crianza?
The blend is Tinto Fino (100%). The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.
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