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No wine cellar is complete without a good Verdejo from Rueda, the most popular Denominación de Origen for white wines. Especially the one made by Protos, a winery that’s a guarantee of quality, both for its reds in Ribera del Duero and its whites in Rueda. There’s a good reason why its Verdejo is one of the best-selling wines, year after year. The new vintage, Protos Verdejo 2024, is a must-have because it’s a great all-rounder.
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Type of wine
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100% Verdejo
Capacity (cl)
75
Total acidity (g/l)
5.6
Alcohol content (% vol.)
13
General Information
Protos Verdejo 2024 is made entirely from Verdejo grapes, mostly from vines over 15 years old that grow in gravelly and sandy soils typical of the area. The plants come from selections from La Seca, Nieva and Martín Sancho, as well as from clones chosen for their proven quality.
The grapes were harvested at night to preserve the freshness of the berries. Pellicular maceration was carried out for 4 hours at 10 ºC. They were pressed in an inert atmosphere with static racking at 10 ºC. Controlled fermentation at 14ºC. The resulting wine was aged for 3 months on its lees to achieve more aromatic nuances, boost its structure on the palate and ensure a long life.
Bodegas Protos has the merit of combining prestige and popularity. Founded back in 1927 in Peñafiel, in Ribera del Duero, it’s branched out into the nearby D.O. Rueda, where it’s chosen to establish itself in the region of La Seca (Valladolid), the most highly valued by experts for the quality of its Verdejo vineyards. With sixteen vintages to date, its Rueda whites are a leading name for consumers. Once again, Protos is at the cutting edge.
Protos Verdejo 2024 (D.O. Rueda) is ideal with tuna in tomato sauce.
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Creators' opinion
Straw-yellow colour with greenish hues indicating youth. Very clean and bright.
Aroma of high intensity, with herby, white fruit (apple) and balsamic notes typical of the variety, together with citrus and a touch of stone fruit (apricot).
Powerful attack on account of the body and structure that come from ageing on the lees. This wine is dry, without sugar, but fresh due to its balanced natural acidity. Bitterness typical of Verdejo in the lingering finish in which the balsamic and white fruit notes carry through.
The winery
Protos was (except for Vega Sicilia) the first winery of Ribera del Duero: founded in 1927 as a cooperative after the union of 11 winegrowers from the area, and one of the wineries that promoted the creation of the Denomination of Origin in Ribera del Duero (1982). Today, it is one of the most important wineries in Spain, and its wines are sold in 100 countries across five continents.
Located in Peñafiel, where the old and new wineries are connected by an underground tunnel. The old winery, exclusively dedicated to aging, has 2 kilometers of underground galleries carved into the mountain on which the castle stands, where the wines are aged under optimal natural conditions. The new facilities, with a spectacular design by the prestigious architect Richard Rogers, place Protos at the forefront of the wine and wine tourism scene. In fact, it is the most visited winery in the D.O. Ribera del Duero and was the first nationally to achieve the "mark of excellence" certificate by the prestigious international body Superbrands. Additionally, in 2013, Protos was recognized as "Winery of the Year" by Wine & Spirit magazine, and in 2022, it was named one of the 50 most admired wineries in the world by the prestigious international organization Drinks International.
Bodegas Protos owns 150 hectares of its own vineyards and also sources from its associates to craft its elegant wines. This carefully managed but extensive viticulture potential allows the allocation of each grape bunch to a specific type of wine. Another cornerstone of its philosophy is the constant renewal of its barrel stock (with a maximum of 4 years). Since 2006, Protos has also been present in the D.O. Rueda, where it produces Verdejo whites following the same high-quality standards. More recently, in 2019, it announced its entry into the D.O. Cigales.