PROTOS
ROBLE RIBERA DEL DUERO
PEÑAFIEL • SPAIN
"Be First: the balance between youthful intensity and the noble character of oak."
Quick Sheet
Protos Roble is a young red wine from the Ribera del Duero DO, made from 100% Tinta del País (Tempranillo), with a brief aging in French and American oak. It is fresh, with red and black fruit, and pairs easily with roasted meat.
- Type: dry red, 750 ml, 14% ABV
- Origin: Ribera del Duero DO, Peñafiel, Spain
- Grape: 100% Tinta del País (Tempranillo)
- Aging: brief in French and American oak (4 to 6 months depending on the vintage), followed by bottle aging
- Serving: 14°C to 16°C
- Shipping and returns: free from $1,499 MXN; 90 days free
The First Winery in Ribera del Duero
Bodegas Protos, founded in 1927 in Peñafiel, was the first winery in Ribera del Duero, and its cellars are located beneath the town's castle. Protos Roble is its young red wine: 100% Tinta del País from plots around 25 years old, with a brief oak aging that adds softness and toasted notes without masking the fruit. Compare it at La Cava Shop with free shipping from $1,499 MXN and discover more Ribera del Duero wines.
1. Technical Details
Winery: Bodegas Protos.
Grape: 100% Tinta del País (Tempranillo), from plots with an average age of around 25 years.
Aging: Brief in French and American oak barrels (4 to 6 months depending on the vintage), followed by bottle aging.
Origin: Ribera del Duero DO, Peñafiel, Spain.
Alcohol: 14% ABV.
SKU: PROTOS-ROBLE-750
Format: 750 ml
2. Tasting Notes
Appearance: Cherry red with a purple rim, clean and bright.
Nose: Open and intense, with red and black fruit, spicy notes, and light toasted oak, with vanilla.
Palate: Flavorful, agile, and fruity, with rounded tannins and a long finish with notes of licorice and sweet spices.
3. Pairings and Occasions
Pairing: Grilled red meats, stewed legumes, pasta with rich sauces, Iberian charcuterie, and semi-cured cheeses.
- Roasted meat: its freshness and fruit pair well with charcoal-grilled beef cuts.
- Family meal: a Ribera classic that appeals to all types of palates.
- Gift: a renowned label from Bodegas Protos.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Protos Roble?
It is the young red wine from Bodegas Protos, from the Ribera del Duero DO, made with 100% Tinta del País (Tempranillo) and a brief oak aging. It is fresh, fruity, and easy to pair.
How long is Protos Roble aged?
Briefly aged in French and American oak barrels, for between 4 and 6 months depending on the vintage, followed by bottle aging before being released to the market.
What grape is it made from?
100% Tinta del País (Tempranillo), from plots with an average age of around 25 years in Ribera del Duero.
At what temperature should it be served?
Between 14°C and 16°C, slightly cool, to highlight its fruit.
Where can I buy Protos Roble in Mexico?
At La Cava Shop, with free shipping from $1,499 MXN and 90 days for free returns.