Protos Crianza 2020 Magnum
Crianza red wine from Ribera del Duero. Varietal Tinta del País aged for 12 months in oak and for 12 months in the bottle.
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Protos Crianza 2020 Magnum
One of the most representative wines from DO Ribera del Duero, the wine Protos Crianza Magnum comes in a 1.5-litre bottle, a key feature that guarantees a longer and steadier ageing process.
A varietal Tinta del País, this Spanish red wine is made from grapevines over 35 years of age. In order to reduce yields and optimize sun exposure, the plants are green pruned at the beginning of every growing season
Once the grapes were brought to the facilities of Bodegas Protos, they were first destemmed and gently crushed. Then the wine must was fermented in stainless steel tanks, with pump-downs of the solid skin cap and punch-overs of the underlying wine juice performed on a daily basis.
After that, this red wine from Ribera del Duero was aged for 12 months in 33% third new French, 34% 2nd year French and American, and 33% 3rd year French and American oak barrels.
Finally, the wine Protos Crianza 2020 Magnum was aged for a further year in the cellar prior to its commercial release.
Aerate this Crianza red wine at least half an hour before drinking.
| Appearance | The wine Protos Crianza Magnum is medium purple with a garnet rim. |
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| Nose | Deep and intense, this Tinta del País suggests aromas of plums, blackberries and cranberries, with hints of Jamaican pepper, toffee, fine wood and sweet spices. There are some floral and balsamic overtones as well. |
| Palate | Palate-caressing and inviting, this wine from Bodegas Protos has a remarkable freshness, and an acidity that announces a long life. Wild berries, cocoa, undergrowth and spices combine in a most gracious manner. Long finish with spicy and balsamic remembrances. |
| Our personal opinion | A wine with a long life ahead, the wine Protos Crianza 2020 Magnum is great with roasted meats, casseroles and Ibérico ham. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Protos Crianza 2019 Magnum: Enterwine 92. Peñín 93. Protos Crianza 2018 Magnum: Enterwine 92. Decanter 95. J. Suckling 91. Protos Crianza 2017 Magnum: Enterwine 91. Guía Peñín 92. J. Suckling 91. Protos Crianza 2016 Magnum: Enterwine 92. Guía Peñín 92. Protos Crianza 2015 Magnum: Enterwine 93. Protos Crianza 2014 Magnum: Enterwine 91. Peñín 93. Protos Crianza 2012 Magnum: Enterwine 91. Peñín 91. Protos Crianza 2011 Mágnum: Peñín 93. |
| Year | 2020 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Ribera del Duero |
| Bottle size | 1,5 l |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 14.5 |
| Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | 30 minutes before serving |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in French and American oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 12 |
| Enterwine's Score | 92 |
| Media rating | 92 |
| Mono-Varietal | Tinta del País |
| Pairings | Cold meats, Cooked foods, Grilled lamb, Grilled red meats, Mushrooms, Pasta with red sauce and meat, Paté, Rice with meat, Roasted foods, Roasted pork, Stews, Vegetables, Vegetables |
| Taste | Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | Barbecue, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Reunion with colleagues, To bring to an engagement |
| Red Grapes | Tempranillo |
