The 2010 Reserva has notes of incense, old furniture and ripe black fruit. It feels very much like the crianza but with more wood and a slightly drying texture. Perhaps 18 months in 50% new oak is too much for these grapes. Drink now-2016.
Protos is a cooperative in Penafiel which has 273 members and was created in 1927.
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