The boldest red from Protos will convince you yet again
Protos 9 meses 2023 has the same modern and drinkable style as previous versions. It’s a red wine that reflects the freshest and most straightforward style of Ribera del Duero, underpinned by careful ageing that lends it structure without diminishing its liveliness. Once again, the environmental philosophy the winery has been working with for years is a key feature of this vintage, which is marked by its balance and distinctive origin. A wine designed to be enjoyed without further ado, but with the mark of a historic winery. A wine that demonstrates how youth and precision can coexist naturally.
Protos 9 meses 2023 reafirma la línea moderna y accesible que la bodega consolidó en ediciones anteriores. Un tinto que refleja el estilo más fresco y directo de Ribera del Duero, apoyado en una crianza medida que le aporta estructura sin restarle vivacidad. La filosofía ecológica con la que se trabaja desde hace años vuelve a protagonizar esta añada, marcada por el equilibrio y la claridad de origen. Un vino pensado para disfrutar sin complicaciones, pero con el sello de una bodega histórica. Una referencia que demuestra cómo la juventud y la precisión pueden convivir con naturalidad.
Protos 9 Meses 2023 retains the essence that made the 2022 vintage such a success: an up-to-date, pleasant, fruit-forward profile integrated with notes from 9 months of ageing in French oak. Its production seeks to highlight the identity of Tempranillo from a fresher and more accessible perspective, without sacrificing depth. The style is based on impeccable technical work, designed to harmonise the character of Ribera with a clean and clear expression. A wine that’s suitable for both everyday drinking and more special occasions. Its stylistic consistency vintage after vintage makes it a reliable buy.
The vineyards that produced Protos 9 Meses 2023 are located on a hillside, at a high altitude, and are cultivated according to strict organic methods that prioritise the natural expression of the terroir. This combination of a continental climate, loamy-clay soils and north-south orientation provides a balance that’s reflected in each harvest. The Tinta del País grapes ripen with precision here – the key to its straightforward, fruit-driven style. Organic farming methods, well established on the estate, enhance the purity of the fruit and the consistency between origin and wine. A vineyard that gives meaning to its character.
Bodegas Protos, a founder of the Denominación de Origen and one of the most iconic wineries in Ribera del Duero, continues to demonstrate its ability to innovate while remaining true to its roots. Protos 9 Meses 2023 is proof of this two-pronged approach: a wine that maintains the technical rigour and commitment to quality that have always defined the winery. Its commitment to organic production, the careful selection of barrels and the precision in each step of the winemaking process confirm its leadership. A modern standard bearer that reflects Protos’s present without forgetting its legacy.
Protos was (except for Vega Sicilia) the first winery of Ribera del Duero: founded in 1927 as a cooperative after the union of 11 winegrowers from the area, and one of the wineries that promoted the creation of the Denomination of Origin in Ribera del Duero (1982). Today, it is one of the most important wineries in Spain, and its wines are sold in 100 countries across five continents.
Located in Peñafiel, where the old and new wineries are connected by an underground tunnel. The old winery, exclusively dedicated to aging, has 2 kilometers of underground galleries carved into the mountain on which the castle stands, where the wines are aged under optimal natural conditions. The new facilities, with a spectacular design by the prestigious architect Richard Rogers, place Protos at the forefront of the wine and wine tourism scene. In fact, it is the most visited winery in the D.O. Ribera del Duero and was the first nationally to achieve the "mark of excellence" certificate by the prestigious international body Superbrands. Additionally, in 2013, Protos was recognized as "Winery of the Year" by Wine & Spirit magazine, and in 2022, it was named one of the 50 most admired wineries in the world by the prestigious international organization Drinks International.
Bodegas Protos owns 150 hectares of its own vineyards and also sources from its associates to craft its elegant wines. This carefully managed but extensive viticulture potential allows the allocation of each grape bunch to a specific type of wine. Another cornerstone of its philosophy is the constant renewal of its barrel stock (with a maximum of 4 years). Since 2006, Protos has also been present in the D.O. Rueda, where it produces Verdejo whites following the same high-quality standards. More recently, in 2019, it announced its entry into the D.O. Cigales.
