Bodegas Protos
Gran Reserva
Ribera del Duero
2016
Vintage
Varietal
Tempranillo
Where it is, September 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2024-2036), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2036, with a drinking horizon to 2043.
The ‘16 Gran Reserva.
Bodegas Protos Gran Reserva 2016 is a Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero, Spain.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Bodegas Protos Gran Reserva 2016 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2016 vintage
Bodegas Protos' 2016 Gran Reserva is a Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero, Spain.
About Bodegas Protos
Bodegas Protos' Gran Reserva is a Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero, Spain.
From the cellar: pair with
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised lamb chops with garlic confit
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Wellington beef with mushroom duxelles
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Bodegas Protos Gran Reserva 2016?
Bodegas Protos Gran Reserva 2016 is a Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero, Spain.
What does Bodegas Protos Gran Reserva 2016 taste like?
Bodegas Protos Gran Reserva 2016 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Bodegas Protos Gran Reserva 2016 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2022-2043. Within that arc, the peak window is 2024-2036. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Bodegas Protos Gran Reserva 2016?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised lamb chops with garlic confit; or Wellington beef with mushroom duxelles.