Vineyards of Tinta del País over 50 years old are the select origin of Protos Reserva 2014, one of the essential wines of Ribera del Duero within its category. The prestigious American publications Wine & Spirits, Wine Enthusiast, and Wine Spectator have ranked Protos Reserva 2014 as “Year’s Best Ribera Duero,” awarding it scores of 93 and 92 points.
Elegance is the hallmark of Protos Reserva 2014, a wine from Bodegas Protos that, in previous vintages, garnered prestigious awards at internationally renowned competitions such as the Berliner Wein Trophy, the Challenge International du Vin, and the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.
Bodegas Protos is a true emblem of the Ribera del Duero. Founded in 1927 by a small group of winegrowers united as a cooperative, the winery holds the distinction of being the pioneer of the D.O. and one of the most prestigious names in Spanish wine, both nationally and internationally.
Protos Reserva 2014 is one of the most recent vintages of one of its classic references. Made from tinta del país (tempranillo) grapes from vineyards over half a century old, its 18-month aging process stood out for the use of oak barrels of different types and origins (50% new French, 30% one-year-old French, and 20% one-year-old American), which imparted a unique richness of nuances, later refined during its 24 months in the bottle. Perfect for pairing with a wide variety of culinary options such as lamb stew, beef cheeks, pork chops, tagliatelle Bolognese, pinto beans with rice, aged cheeses, or a hearty Castilian soup.
Serving temperature
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
100% Tempranillo
Type of barrel
18 months
Type of bottle
Bordeaux Bottle
Barrel aging time
French and American oak barrels
Capacity (cl)
75
Alcohol content (% vol.)
14
Of a dark cherry red color with garnet rim.
Powerful nose with aromas of black fruits, licorice, and light toasty notes, with spicy hints (vanilla) and pleasant mineral and balsamic touches.
On the palate, it is elegant, harmonious, and with a perfect fruit-wood balance. Good acidity and a long finish, with great richness of nuances.
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.
