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1257 Kensington Road NW
1 (403) 283-8000 / atyourservice@kensingtonwinemarket.com
$41.99
Protos has the distinction of producing wines in the Ribera de Duero region since 1927, making them the first producer to sell their wines commercially. They authorized the use of their Ribera del Duero brand for the region, and in doing so created what has become one of the most famous names in Spanish viticulture. They built their new state-of-the-art facility in 2008, and the structure has won awards for its design. The fruit for this wine is sourced from two of their oldest vineyards, Burgos and Valladolid, both averaging 35 years of age. It spends 12 months in French and American barrels and shows subtle notes of vanilla, char, and spice, all wrapped in a core of red fruits. The tannins are soft and well-integrated, a nice choice for charcuterie or roast chicken.
Winery Tasting Note (2016 Vintage)
Nose: High aromatic intensity, with aroma of ripe fruits well assembled with wood that brings aromas of sweet spices and pleasant toasted notes.
Palate: It is an enveloping wine, tasty, balanced, with finesse and pleasant maturity. End of mouth with memories of ripe fruit.
Winery Pairing Suggestion
Roasted vegetables and meats, carpaccio, fabada, Iberian ham.
Back in the before-times pre-Covid when parties and gatherings were a thing, we held a staff get-together afterward at an undisclosed location (Andrew's House). This may come as a shock, but wine, whisky, beer and good food are usually tasted and imbibed at events such as this. On one of these occasions, previous Store Manager Dave Tyler brought in a few bottles of Protos for us all to taste and see what we thought. The wines were a resounding success and we quickly went about sourcing some cases for our store shelves. Protos has come in and out of availability since then, but we do what we can to make sure to carry the wine of this Bodega whenever possible. It started as a staff favourite and quickly grew to be a customer favourite as well.
Bodegas Protos winery started in 1927 and was initially known as the Cooperatia de Pañafiel. It was a partnership that included 11 of the best winemakers in the region. The name “Protos” means “first” in Greek, and Protos was the first winery of Peñafiel, Spain. In 1982 the Consejo Regulador (the Spanish wine regulatory authority) recognized the high-quality wine produced by Bodegas Protos and created the Ribera del Duero DO of Spain. Over the intervening years, Bodegas Protos has grown to 1600 hectares of property and produces barrel-aged 100% Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero, 100% of the white grape Verdejo from Rueda and delicious Rosados from Cigales.
$34.99
A Kensington Wine Market exclusive! The arid vineyards of Priorat, about a 90-minute drive from Barcelona, produce some of the most sought-after Spanish red wines. Meaty and full-bodied with dark red berries and earthy spice. This is one of our best-selling red wines, and sales go up drastically when the weather cools. It's a blend of 85% Garnacha (aka Grenache) and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. The vines grow on steep, rocky terraces and face challenging, dry conditions and high temperatures. The harsh climate makes for unique, concentrated wines with real complexity, however. Trossos del Priorats farm their land utilizing organic viticultural practices and the wine is fermented in stainless steel tank for a duration of around 21 days. It is then aged in a combination of French and American oak for 12 months. Complex, bold and rich, Trossos Priorat is a perfect match for red meats and game. Think rustic dishes, such as braised short ribs or a chicken stew.
$39.99
This is a beautiful Mencía that comes from 70 to 90-year-old vines from the villages of Cacabelos, Vilafranca del Bierzo and Toral de los Vados, all in the Bierrzo region of Spain. The wine is fermented using ambient yeast fermentation then left to age for nine months in French and American oak barrels. It's then aged another 6 months in barrel before it is finally released. Mencia is grape that was overlooked outside of Spain but it's gaining a loyal following for its calling card of flowery aromas complimented by flavours that include strawberry, raspberry, black licorice, pomegranate and cherry. It can produce light, almost Pinot Noir of Gamay-like wines but this one is considerably more substantial, ideal with grilled meats.
$24.99
Verdejo is effectively unique to Spain, and specifically to the Rueda region. It's dominated by citrus flavours that include lemon/lime and grapefruit, along a hint of salinity and a pleasant almond note that often develops after a few years in bottle. This one is aged on it's lees for 3 months, all in stainless steel tanks. It's a brilliant seafood wine, particularly with delicate white fish and the bivalve family (oysters, mussels, clams).
$28.99
Bodegas y Viñedos Ortega Ezquerro is located in Tudelilla, a village in the heart of the Rioja Designation of Origin area (DO Ca Rioja), in the part known as Rioja Baja, 37 km northeast of the regional capital, Logroño, at an altitude of 545m above sea level. This tasty Rioja is a blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Viura that goes through Carbonic Maceration, resulting in a fresh, juicy red with notes of wild strawberry, raspberry, and a hint of spice.
