Protos Crianza

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.

How to serve Protos Crianza

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
4. 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.

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

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