Protos Selección Finca El Grajo Viejo 2018

A powerful, age-worthy single-vineyard Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero, the 2018 Protos Finca El Grajo Viejo is the crown jewel of Bodegas Protos—showcasing depth, structure, and refined complexity from 70-year-old vines.

Taste
Deep cherry in color with vibrant purple hues, this wine reveals a rich and layered aromatic profile—ripe black currant, black plum, fig cake, and licorice are interwoven with notes of herbed olive, graphite, violet, and mineral-laced earth. On the palate, it is broad and powerful yet strikingly elegant, with chiseled tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, persistent finish. The wine’s balance of structure and finesse ensures exceptional cellaring potential.

About the Winery/Winemaker
Founded in 1927, Bodegas Protos is one of Ribera del Duero’s most iconic and innovative producers. El Grajo Viejo is their flagship single-vineyard wine, sourced from vines over 70 years old and crafted only in exceptional vintages. Hand-harvested and fermented in 500L French oak fûtes, this wine undergoes extended maceration, malolactic fermentation in barrel, and aging in new French oak for 18 months—followed by 12 additional months of bottle aging. It is a wine of rare concentration and pedigree.

Why We Love It
El Grajo Viejo combines the raw power of old-vine Tempranillo with the polish and depth that only time, terroir, and careful élevage can bring. It's a wine of tension and elegance—one that evolves beautifully in the glass and even better in the cellar. A benchmark Ribera del Duero for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Technical Wine Notes
Origin: Ribera del Duero DO, Spain
Varietal: 100% Tinta del País (Tempranillo)
Vineyard: Single vineyard, 70+ year-old vines
Harvest: Manual
Fermentation: 3–4 week maceration in 500L French oak fûtes at controlled temperature
Malolactic: In new French oak barrels
Aging: 18 months in new French oak, 12 months in bottle
Alcohol: 15% ABV
Serving Temp: 16–17ºC
Style: Full-bodied, powerful and elegant, cellar-worthy