Description
Winemaker Notes
Dark cherry color with garnet rim. Intense nose of black fruit, licorice, light toasted, vanilla, spices, mineral and balsamic notes. Good acidity, with great balance of fruit and oak. Persistent and harmonious finish.
Pair with red meats, truffle dishes, smoked meats and fish, also pretein with heavy sauces and cured cheeses.
Professional Ratings
92 Vinous
The 2020 Protos Reserva 5º Año is 100% Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero. It was aged 18 months in French (80%) and American (20%) oak—new and one-year barrels—followed by 42 months in bottle before release. Garnet in color, it offers balsamic notes, graphite, underbrush, black fruit and a hint of cherry and blackberry on the nose. The oak provides a subtle flavor foundation. Tannins are present, with a smooth wood tone on the palate. Classic Ribera profile.
91 James Suckling
Spiced dark plums, cherries and hints of chocolate and minerals on the nose. Chewy but still vibrant fruit, with a medium to full body and tight-grained tannins. Juicy, granular and long. Better in two more years.
91 Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
The 2020 Protos 5 Años Reserva is a dark ruby color and opens with aromas of cedar and sun-dried stones. On the palate, it reveals bright, lively red fruit flavors layered with subtle oak nuances and refined tannins. This distinguished Ribera del Duero red pairs beautifully with a well-spiced Spanish pork stew (estofado de cerdo), where the slow-simmered flavors and paprika notes complement the wine’s depth and vibrancy. (Tasted: October 30, 2025, San Francisco, CA)
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