Press Room14 | 10 | 2011 The Flight of “El Grajo Viejo” begins:Possibly the best wine in the history of Protos
More than ten years of painstaking work were needed to bring about our Protos Selección. Careful study and trialling of the grapes of 18 specially-selected vineyards with separate vinifications wascarried out before deciding on the final selection for EL GRAJO VIEJO. 70-year old vines and tiny yields have produced a wine of superbconcentration. The growing of these plots was carefully monitored from the winery on a daily basis, with special attention paid to keeping yields low and meticulous sorting, firstly in the vines, followed by a second sorting on a table prior tode-stemming and a third one, berry by berry, to guarantee the wine’s Unique Quality. Over many years, these very old vines have developed deep roots whichhave penetrated the upper layers of clay to reach down to the deepest strataof limestone rock, from which the wine gains its minerality and its inimitablecharacter and personality. Technical Data After fermentation in large 500-litre new French oak casks, then long macerations of 3 to 4 weeks, the wineis run off into new French oak barrels supplied by three different coopers, in which the malo-lacticfermentation takes place without delay and the ageing is carried out for 18 months. Tasting characteristics Fruit, power, structure, concentration, complexity and great elegance are the characteristics that sum up this expressive, character Ribera wine. A cherry red colour, with a lovely aromatic palette on the nose and great complexity, revealing almost perfumed scents of ripe fruit, spices, balsamic notes and hints of tobacco and minerals. Rich on the palate, full and powerful but with fine, elegant tannins. Very expressive and vivacious thanks to the lively acidity provided by vines grown in very poor soils with 800 m. altitude. Long, lingering and a pleasant finish with mineral touches coming to the fore. The wine has great ageing potential thanks to its structure and the excellent balance between elegant tannins and good acidity. The result: 9,327 unique bottles of the 2009 vintage, One of Ribera Del Duero’s most elegantwines, and the pinnacle of Protos’s top-notch range . Press Room02 | 11 | 2011
New award to Protos thanks to its brand value, by the economic magazine "Executives" After being named as the only winery "Superbrands" one month ago, BODEGAS PROTOS again stands out, with the recognition of the legend of his mark by the magazine "Executive" recently installed in Castilla y León. 14 | 10 | 2011
Live a different night and enjoy Halloween in Protos
Live a different night and enjoy Halloween in Protos If you are someone who like fear and want to enjoy Halloween like never before, join guided tours of PROTOS and enjoys a unique and unforgettable night in the winnery. PROTOS will become a terrifying mansion to offer an extensive tour of their facilities but this time it will be really creepy. For an hour and a half visitors will travel ...
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06 | 10 | 2011
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Richard Rogers visits Protos
The famed architect Richard Rogers, yesterday afternoon visited the facilities of Bodegas PROTOS. Designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, as chief architect, in collaboration with Alonso Balaguer y Arquitectos Asociados, Protos has become since its opening in Spring 2009, in the most visited winery in Ribera del Duero, having hosted over 35,000 wine tourists. Rogers did not want to miss ...
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International PromotionAwards15 | 07 | 2009
Protos Selección rated 90 points by Robert Parker
Source: Wine Advocate # 183 Jun 2009 Reviewer: Jay Miller Rating: 90 Maturity: Drink: 2011 - 2021 Current (Release) Cost: $75 (75) The purple-colored 2006 Seleccion has an aromatic array of toasty new oak, mineral, lavender, incense, and black cherry. On the palate it has a plush texture, the best balance of these three wines, and plenty of ripe fruit. It has several years of aging ...
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