Protos Clarete 2024 is a very fresh and fruity wine produced by Bodegas Protos, which ventured outside its domains in Ribera del Duero and Rueda in search of the best terroir for producing rosé wines. The result is a moreish rosé from the D.O. Cigales that's highly intense with a finish dominated by hints of fresh red fruits.
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General Information
Protos Clarete 2024 is a wine made from a blend of Tempranillo (95%) and a small amount of Syrah and Merlot. The grapes came from vineyards between 10 and 40 years old. They were harvested by hand and mechanically during the night and quickly transferred to the winery in an inert atmosphere to prevent premature oxidation. After cold maceration for four hours and pressing, which is always carried out in an inert atmosphere, static racking at 8ºC was PERFORMED and fermentation began in stainless steel at around 14ºC. The resulting wine was aged in the same tanks (with regular stirring of the lees) for two months.
Bodegas Protos is synonymous with quality and one of the most renowned wineries in Spain. Originally based in Ribera del Duero, Protos has expanded into the nearby Rueda D.O. and, more recently, into the D.O. Cigales, where it produces this enticing rosé.
You can pair Protos Clarete 2024 with oily fish, curries, Asian rice dishes, white meats and mild cheeses.
Creators' opinion
Protos Clarete is a wine with great aromatic intensity. Fragrant, with predominant aromas of fresh red fruit (strawberries, raspberries) and a certain complexity. Balanced on the palate with a very fresh attack and a long, lingering finish marked by hints of red fruits. A moreish wine with very intense flavours, very straightforward and enjoyable.
The winery
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.