What it pairs with

  • 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.

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.

  1. 1927 — Bodegas Protos founded as a cooperative under Peñafiel castle
  2. 1982 — DO Ribera del Duero granted; Protos among the founding estates
  3. 2008 — New Richard Rogers-designed cellar opens at Peñafiel

Facts

Producer
Bodegas Protos
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

Tags

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