Protos Verdejo 750ml

Protos Verdejo White Wine is a perfect blend of tropical fruits and verdejo grape’s typical acidity, makes this young wine, one of consumers most loved wines produced by the Bodega Protos winery, well known for producing reds in Ribera del Duero.

Protos Verdejo is made from 100% Verdejo, a Rueda typical variety. The grapes come from vineyards located in La Seca (Valladolid). These are planted on south-facing slopes, with the intention of taking advantage of sunshine, necessary for the optimal ripening of the grapes.

The climate of the area is dry, with hot summers and long, cold winters, with night frosts reaching -18 ° C, and with very steep temperature differences between day and night, ideal for proper maturation of the grape.

The development of Protos Verdejo starts with a harvest and transport of grapes in boxes of 20kg to manually select them in the cellar.

Once selected, the grapes undergo rigorous maceration and fermentation at controlled temperature of 14 ° C with an eye to maintain the maximum freshness possible in this Protos Verdejo.

Grape Variety: 100% Verdejo

Vineyards: Planted more than 15 years ago. Dry land with gravelly soils.

Features: Mechanical night harvest. Cold maceration of 4/5 hours. Aging on fine lees for approximately 3 months, depending on daily tastings.

Serving temperature: 6-7º

Color

Bright yellow straw color, with green hints that reflect its youth.

Nose

Aromas of tropical fruits (pineapple) and citrus fruits first appear along with white fruits (apple) and herbs, such as boxwood and fennel.

Mouth

Dry with an amazing balance of freshness and acidity. Good structure and body given by its fine lees’ aging. Long finish with a slightly bitter palate, typical of the variety.

Protos Verdejo White Wine Food Pairing

White fish, tuna, sushi, seafood rice, paella & pasta