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Structure
Drinking window
Best 10 to 25 years from vintage.
vintage10 yrs25 yrs27 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 with garlic and herbs
The wine's mineral concentration suits traditional Castilian herb-roasted lamb. -
Braised wild boar
Earthy, gamey braises resonate with the wine's mineral and dark-fruit depth. -
Aged Manchego with olive oil and olives
The wine's mineral finish finds a natural partner in the salt of aged cheese and olives.
How to serve Protos Finca El Grajo Viejo
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 with garlic and herbs, Braised wild boar, Aged Manchego with olive oil and olives. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Protos Finca El Grajo Viejo was introduced in 2009 as the estate's single-vineyard flagship, drawing on the oldest Tinto Fino vines from the El Grajo Viejo parcel. It represents a departure from the cooperative's classic American-oak style toward a more terroir-focused expression.
- 1927: Bodegas Protos founded at Peñafiel
- 2009: Finca El Grajo Viejo single-vineyard cuvee first produced
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Protos · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino (100%)
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 20 months in new and second-fill French oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €70-120 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2009
Frequently asked about Protos Finca El Grajo Viejo
When should I drink Protos Finca El Grajo Viejo?
Drink 10-25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Protos Finca El Grajo Viejo?
Roast lamb with garlic and herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Braised wild boar and Aged Manchego with olive oil and olives. The wine's mineral concentration suits traditional Castilian herb-roasted lamb.
What grapes are in Protos Finca El Grajo Viejo?
The blend is Tinto Fino (100%). The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.
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