Protos 2005 Reserva (Ribera del Duero)

Country: Spain / Reserva
Variety: Tempranillo Northern Spain
Winery: Protos / Ribera del Duero

Seems more earthy and damp than you might expect, with minerally notes. Sort of fiery and rugged on the palate, with tough tannins and only modest roundness and richness for a reserva-level wine from a good vintage. Shows some bitter chocolate on the finish. Needs another year in bottle to show better.