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Protos Reserva 2021 (excellent vintage) stands out for its excellent balance, depth and power and for being the perfect example of Ribera del Duero classicism. It is signed by Protos, a pioneering winery and essential in Ribera del Duero. Its label reproduces the work Orange Grove in California, by Irving Berlin (1927), by Arthur G. Dove.
Protos Reserva 2021 was born in a winery that has set the pulse of Ribera del Duero since its origins.Protos, a pioneer in the region, has built a history of craftsmanship based on innovation, respect for the land and a constant pursuit of quality. Each vintage of this sensational Tempranillo reflects the know‑how of a house whose name has become synonymous with rigour and prestige. This wine embodies that impeccable trajectory and the character that has made Protos an undisputed reference.
At the head of one of the most emblematic wineries in Ribera del Duero, Carlos Villar has driven a period of modernisation and excellence. Under his leadership, Protos has reinforced its international prestige and consolidated the quality of wines that today are a benchmark.
THE WORK. Orange Grove in California, by Irving Berlin, 1927. Arthur Dove. Orange Grove in California shows how Arthur Dove transforms a simple landscape of orange trees into a modern explosion of rhythm and colour. Inspired by the musica of Irving Berlin, the artist translates the energy of jazz into flowing forms, warm tones and lines that seem to vibrate. His abstract approach mirrors the innovative spirit of the twenties and his wish to capture the vitality of American life. Shown in 1927, the work solidified Dove as one of the great pioneers of abstraction in his country.
Pairing
Perfect for accompanying seafood stews, also ideal with braised pulses, such as large haricot beans with quail.
Serving temperature
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
100% Tempranillo
Type of barrel
New barrels and 1-year-old, 80% French oak, 20% American oak
Type of bottle
Bordeaux Bottle
Barrel aging time
18 months
Capacity (cl)
75
Bottling
04/2024
Total acidity (g/l)
5
Volatile acidity (g/l)
0.67
Sugar
1.38
pH
3.82
Alcohol content (% vol.)
15
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.
