The Bodegas Protos Ribera del Duero Crianza appears a cherry color with purple rim in the glass indicating youth. The nose reveals high aromatic intensity, with aroma of ripe fruits well assembled with wood that brings aromas of sweet spices and pleasant toasted notes. It is an enveloping wine, tasty, balanced, with finesse and pleasant maturity. End of mouth with memories of ripe fruit.

Pair with roasted vegetables and meats, carpaccio, fabada, Iberian ham.

100% Tinta del país (Tempranillo). Coupage of different parcels from Burgos and Valladolid vineyards. Planted between 30 and 35 years ago.

Aged for 12 months in French and American barrels. 33% new French barrels, 34% one year old French and American barrels, 33% two year old French and American oak barrels. 12 months in bottle.

Vinous Review:
The 2020 Crianza hails from Ribera del Duero and was aged for 12 months in barrels, a third of them new French oak and the remainder used American and French oak. Purple in color. The nose presents crushed plum and black cherry along with tomato leaf and balsamic notes, all framed by faint, oaky aromas. Dry and bold, the reactive tannins add depth to the mild expression. The 2020 is pretty juicy, with lingering fruity notes.