Protos Finca El Grajo Viejo 2018
HK$ 699.50
Bodegas Protos
Ribera del Duero
4 for immediate shipment. More, available on 09/05/2025
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Alcohol
14.5%
Grapes
Serving
Between 14ºC and 16ºC
Winemaking
Aged for 18 months in French and American oak barrels.
Description
Protos, a pioneer in Ribera del Duero since 1927, presents Finca El Grajo Viejo, a single varietal Tempranillo wine that reflects the character of a unique terroir and the legacy of a winery committed to excellence. This wine is only made in the best vintages, when the grapes reach their maximum expression, and comes from vineyards located in the emblematic "El Grajo Viejo" plot. These vines, more than 70 years old, have a low yield - just 1,500 kilograms per hectare - which concentrates flavours and allows for exceptional quality. The altitude and the harsh continental climate, with cold winters and hot summers, create an environment that forces the vines to make a special effort, resulting in grapes of extraordinary intensity.
Winemaking
The soils are poor in nutrients and predominantly clay-limestone in texture, which allows for good drainage and natural limitation of vine vigour, concentrating quality in each cluster. As for the winemaking process, every detail is meticulously taken care of. The grapes are harvested by hand, selecting the bunches by hand in small boxes of 20 kilos. After an initial selection, the grapes undergo maceration with the skins and fermentation in 500-litre French oak barrels, controlling a maximum temperature of 28ºC to preserve the primary aromas and structure of the wine. Malolactic fermentation takes place in 225-litre French oak barrels, which softens the acidity and adds roundness to the palate. Finally, the wine is aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels, where it acquires complexity and subtle spicy notes.
Taste
Protos Finca El Grajo Viejo impresses from the first moment. On the nose, it shows great aromatic intensity, combining ripe black fruit (such as blackberry and plum) with an elegant mineral and spicy background, typical of top quality French oak. The aromas unfold slowly, integrating seamlessly into a complex olfactory profile that also hints of chocolate, liquorice and tobacco leaf.
On tasting, it is powerful and structured, but balanced by silky tannins and a vibrant acidity that brings freshness and longevity. The palate is full and enveloping, with a rich texture and a long finish, where memories of aromatic wood and a subtle balsamic touch linger. The lingering retronasal finish leaves a prolonged echo of cocoa and spices that invites you to taste again, making each sip a memorable and profound experience.
Shipping to Hong Kong
Estimated transit time: 3 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Complete box |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 bottles | HK$ 134.48 | 6 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 7-11 bottles | HK$ 134.48 | 12 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 13-17 bottles | HK$ 134.48 | 18 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 19-23 bottles | HK$ 134.48 | 24 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 25-29 bottles | HK$ 134.48 | 30 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 31-35 bottles | HK$ 134.48 | 36 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 37-41 bottles | HK$ 134.48 | 42 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 43-47 bottles | HK$ 134.48 | 48 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 49-53 bottles | HK$ 134.48 | 54 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 55-59 bottles | HK$ 134.48 | 60 bottles, Free shipping! |
