Red dry
Protos Carroa 2021 is a more serious, mature style Ribera del Duero red wine, made from 100% Tempranillo grapes from vines over 50 years old in the province of Burgos. The wine is made from plots of different altitudes, microclimates and soils, so its idea is based not only on concentration, but also on the diversity of the Ribera del Duero landscape. The name “Carroa” itself means “road to Roa” – a reference to the importance of the town of Roa and its surroundings in the history of this wine.
On the nose, this wine opens with layers of ripe black and red berries, accompanied by subtle notes of vanilla, coconut, spices, cedar and lightly toasted wood.
The wine has a velvety, silky texture, minerality.
The wine is hand-harvested, and malolactic fermentation takes place in new French oak barrels. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels for a minimum of 16 months, stored for a further 8 months in large 12,500 l French oak tanks, and at the end is briefly held in concrete eggs to maintain the freshness of the fruit throughout the maturation period.
Serve at a temperature of 16-18 °C with lamb, veal, lighter wild game and poultry dishes seasoned with mushrooms or mature, hard cheeses.
Bodegas Protos is one of the oldest and most authoritative wineries in the Ribera del Duero region, widely regarded as a historical cornerstone of the appellation. Founded in 1927, well before Ribera del Duero received official DO status, the name Protos (from Greek, meaning “first”) symbolizes its pioneering role in the region.
Bodegas Protos was among the key initiators that helped shape Ribera del Duero into a world-class region for high-quality red wines. Today, it is an internationally recognized producer, exporting its wines to more than 100 countries and successfully combining long-standing tradition with modern winemaking.
What makes the winery distinctive
Architecture and wine tourism
In 2008, Bodegas Protos opened a new winery in the Ribera del Duero region designed by renowned British architect Sir Richard Rogers. The building has become one of Spain’s most striking examples of contemporary wine architecture, serving not only a functional purpose but also highlighting the winery’s modern, forward-looking vision.
Style and reputation
Bodegas Protos wines are characterized by a clear regional identity, structure, and balance. The Ribera del Duero red wines stand out for their ripe tannins, concentrated dark fruit character, and strong aging potential, while the Rueda Verdejo wines are known for their freshness, aromatic purity, and excellent gastronomic versatility.
