http://www.bodegasprotos.com Latest news from Bodegas Protos en Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:06:40 +0200 The winery has been advised by universities of Andalucia, the most popular spanish high quuality producers region. http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/423/protos-stars-selling-its-own-extra-virgin-olive-oil/ http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/423/protos-stars-selling-its-own-extra-virgin-olive-oil/ Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 The economical journal has awarded the R + D + i "germplasm" of Bodegas Protos as one of the most innovative ideas of 2012. It is a pioneering initiative with the variety "tempranillo" originally from Ribera del Duero, in order to preserve the authenticity of this tipical grape. PROTOS has creates the first Germplasm Bank of Ribera del Duero in order to rescue the genetic material of the authentic "tempranillo", thus becoming the only winery in the world that has a Germplasm Bank. PROTOS has developed an important work of selecting the oldest vines in the DO. These experts chose 60 plots of vines of all the acres that are part of the DO, selecting only 4 strains of each of these plots. The aim was to extract the tips of branches of these old vines in order to graft them in new strains of reference plantations thus preserving all the genetic material necessary. This germplasm bank account and with 1.8 hectares of vineyards that make up a unique selection of conservation. A large genetic treasure with which we can develop new research. The award ceremony of the Awards for the 100 best ideas of 2012 will be held tomorrow, May 21, at the prestigious Ritz Hotel in Madrid. The film of the developtment of the initiative is available on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFw9TBlusxI&feature=youtube_gdata_player http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/424/the-genebank-of-protos-award-100-best-ideas-2012-by-the-prestigious-economic-journal-actualidad-economica/ http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/424/the-genebank-of-protos-award-100-best-ideas-2012-by-the-prestigious-economic-journal-actualidad-economica/ Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 This leadership allows to increase by 18% net profits from his winery in Ribera del Duero and having first accumulated net profits in its latest subsidiary in DO Rueda. In 2012, Bodegas Protos achieves a new record sales of 5.44 million bottles marketed and 28.6 million euros in more than 91 countries, becoming one of the most prestigious wineries of Spain. This improvement in turnover resulted in an increase in profits before tax of 18% on their Ribera de Duero winery and 19% at DO Rueda. For sales channels, the most dynamic growth has been in Exports and Retail, both above 10%. National Restoration is the Core business of this winery with 51% of its total sales. Over the past three years, Protos has hads sales improvement in all product categories. Cumulative growth of 90% in the successful Protos Verdejo, 21% in his famous Protos Roble and 9% in its premium wines (Reserva, Gran Reserva, etc..). Acording with these economic results, Protos was again the most visited winery in Ribera del Duero in 2012 , receiving 29.500 visitors; The last year, Protos become the only winery in the Ribera which markets two references (Protos Reserva and Gran Reserva) in Heathrow airport, the third busiest in the world. http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/421/protos-consolidates-it039s-leadership-during-the-crisis-with-increases-in-sales-and-profits/ http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/421/protos-consolidates-it039s-leadership-during-the-crisis-with-increases-in-sales-and-profits/ Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Protos is again, for the second year running, the only Spanish winery to get the Branding Oscar. Bodegas Protos has again been honored for the second consecutive year with "Superbrands" award as one of the most prestigious Spanish brands. It is the only winery in our country that has achieved the distinction of these awards that are considered the Oscars of Branding internationally. To be part of "Superbrands" is synonymous of‘Mark of Excellence‘. The award SuperBrands is appointed by a group of experts and consumers to designate the leading companies for the excellence in each country. Professionals related to the world of marketing and branding has estimated that Bodegas Protos, along with 16 other brands such as Bayer, Campofrío, Repsol or Tuenti, should clinch this award. Superbrands is synonymous of market consolidation, quality assurance and confidence to their audiences. http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/420/protos-confirms-his-title-of-superbrands/ http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/420/protos-confirms-his-title-of-superbrands/ Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 The other most visited winerys in Ribera de Duero last year, in that order, were: - Portia, in Gumiel de Izán (Burgos) - Arzuaga Navarro, in Quintanilla de Onésimo(Valladolid) - Lagar de Isilla, in La Vid (Burgos) - Emina, in San Bernardo (Valladolid) - Real Sitio de Ventosilla, in Villalba de Duero - Matarromera, in Valbuena de Duero (Valladolid) - Emilio Moro, in Pesquera de Duero (Valladolid) - Legaris, in Curiel de Duero (Valladolid); - Ismael Arroyo, en Sotillo de la Ribera (Burgos). http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/422/protos-the-most-visited-ribera-del-duero-winery-in-2012/ http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/422/protos-the-most-visited-ribera-del-duero-winery-in-2012/ Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Protos Selección Finca El Grajo Viejo 2010 was recently awarded "Best Wine" in Prowein with 93 points and 4 stars. It was the only wine that has got it among the 834 wines that were tasted in the tasting area of Prowein 2013. http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/416/protos-seleccion-finca-el-grajo-viejo-2010-awarded-best-wine-in-prowein-2013/ http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/416/protos-seleccion-finca-el-grajo-viejo-2010-awarded-best-wine-in-prowein-2013/ Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200 70 million people who pass through the airport will find Protos Reserva and Protos Gran Reserva. Bodegas Protos export continues growing and adds one more step in this career that has led him to be in 91 countries all around the world. Protos wines are already present in Heathrow Airport (London) becoming the first winery in Ribera del Duero with a presence in one of the world‘s major airports. The millions of tourists will be able to shop two of the best wines from the winery: Protos Protos Reserva and Gran Reserva. Heathrow recorded 70 million passengers last year, the highest annual figure in its history, exceeding by 0.9% of 2011 travelers. http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/414/protos-the-first-ribera-del-duero-wine-in-heathrow-airport/ http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/414/protos-the-first-ribera-del-duero-wine-in-heathrow-airport/ Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100 The new vintage is preceded by bestselling Verdejo 2011,with an increase of 21.5%. Bodegas Protos begins 2013 launches the new vintage of his Verdejo white wine to the market. 900,000 bottles will be marketed. The sales expected to this year are great thanks to the awards received by critics in recent years, like "Best Verdejo Wine in Gourmet Guide 2012", 91 points in the Peñin Guide, the Gold Medal at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, 2012 or the Gold Medal in Lithuania Výnos Dienos Fair Competition 2012 . This Verdejo 2012 is made ​​with the latest technology in the winery of the DO Rueda. This wine is made ​​from 100% Verdejo grapes. Tasting notes Protos Verdejo 2012 is characterized is a young wine, clean and bright. In its aroma include tropical and citrus notes with hints of fennel and anise. The palate is fresh, round, fruity, full-bodied, well-structured with good acidity. Protos Verdejo has a slightly bitter aftertaste, characteristic of the Verdejo variety. Pairing Perfect for pairing with pasta, rice, vegetables, soft cheese and all kinds of seafood. Its serving temperature is 6-7 ° C. http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/408/protos-launches-900000-high-quality-bottles-of-verdejo-2012/ http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/408/protos-launches-900000-high-quality-bottles-of-verdejo-2012/ Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0100 Bodegas Protos has ended 2012 with a strong presence in the national media. Protos and Vega Sicilia are the Ribera del Duero wineries with greater impact in the media. These are the results from the Wine Industry Media Report 2012 elaborated by Castro Galiana Consulting. After analyzing the content of 8,000 newspapers of Spain, the consultant has determined that Protos is in the group of the 10 Spanish wineries with "very significant" presence in the press. Further, the DO Ribera del Duero has reached 14.38% of all the information and the image projected in 2012, behind DO Rioja. According to the report "only a handful of wineries and brands struggle and achieve a significant impact" on the set of the Spanish daily press. This impact on the national media‘s election coincides with the prestigious British magazine 2Monocle" which made ​​in its December issue, a brief with the "100 Spanish essential experiences", where the 54th was Bodegas Protos thanks to its facilities designed by Sir Richard Rogers with Alonso Balaguer y Arquitectos Asociados. http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/407/protos-and-vega-sicilia-ribera-del-duero-wineries-with-greatest-impact-on-the-spanish-media-in-2012/ http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/407/protos-and-vega-sicilia-ribera-del-duero-wineries-with-greatest-impact-on-the-spanish-media-in-2012/ Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0100 Bodegas Protos, sensitized with the current economic situation, is launching a new wine tourism aimed at people who suffer the tragedy of unemployment. Unemployed people will be able to enjoy a free visit to the winery until 15th March 2013 from Tuesday to Friday, subject to availability and by appointment. The activity includes a tour along more than 2 kilometers of underground galleries of the old cellar and a visit to the avant-garde building designed by Richard Rogers. The route, as in the rest of the wine tourism of Protos, ends with a tasting of two wines: Protos Verdejo white wine from Rueda DO and a red wine from Ribera del Duero. Information and reservations in enoturismo@bodegasprotos.com or phone 659 843 463. http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/404/protos-offers-free-visits-to-unemployed-people/ http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/404/protos-offers-free-visits-to-unemployed-people/ Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0100 This recognition has been granted by the critics and experts who make up the jury of the Wine Star Awards, prizes awarded by the prestigious publication Wine Enthusiast This edition also were nominated regions of Napa Valley (USA), Cape Winelands (South Africa), Walla Walla Valley (USA) and Loire Valley (France). Ribera del Duero has been supported by the jury of the prestigious awards, considered the Oscars of the wine world, comprising publishers, critics and journalists linked to this magazine, leading winemaking information. These experts note of the PDO their "historical and traditional way of extracting the greatest expression of the Tempranillo grape" and recognize the great potential of the coastal wines in international markets and the projection that has reached the region. Both realities to which, in the opinion of the jury, has helped develop the campaign "Drink Ribera, Drink Spain" which "has added international recognition to this area, making it a favorite of experts worldwide." http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/402/ribera-del-duero-is-awarded-best-do-by-prestigious-american-magazine-the-wine-enthusiast/ http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/402/ribera-del-duero-is-awarded-best-do-by-prestigious-american-magazine-the-wine-enthusiast/ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0100 Protos is the only Spanish winery awarded with the Regional Trophy in the competition, considered the most important in Asia . The awards are organized by the British magazine Decanter, one of the most prestigious publications of the world. All wines are tasted blindly twice. Gold medals and Regional trophies (as in the case of Protos)  are tasted to four times. It is not the only recognition obtained by Protos Selección Finca el Grajo Viejo 2009 in the last times.It has been in the Penin Hall of the Best Spanish Wines  in Madrid. Thanks to the 95 points scored , it is on the podium of the exceptional wines of such publication. http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/401/protos-seleccion-finca-el-grajo-viejo-best-spanish-wine-in-decanter-asia-wine-awards/ http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/401/protos-seleccion-finca-el-grajo-viejo-best-spanish-wine-in-decanter-asia-wine-awards/ Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0100 In the image, Daniel de Manuel, Protos Export Manager, with the expedition that visited Protos. http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/400/the-sommeliers-of-the-most-prestigious-restaurants-of-the-dominican-republic-visit-protos/ http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/400/the-sommeliers-of-the-most-prestigious-restaurants-of-the-dominican-republic-visit-protos/ Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0100 The architect Graham Stirk has opened the new store of Bodegas Protos in Peñafiel, a new commitment to innovation in the building designed by Richard Rogers Stirk and himself at the foot of the castle of Penafiel. The new store, located at the entrance to the winery, is much wider than before. Their goal is to be comfortable and functional at the same time. It also has more space to accommodate all the different wines available at the winery. In his speech, Stirk stressed that although the store is a small project, it reflects the love they have for this building. Furthermore, he added that "this is a cathedral of wine and should be treated as such. The concept is to create a smart, flexible furniture, and assume that this is the altar of the cathedral". The architect has done a tour through the winery explaining to the audience the importance of architecture for the company. Edmundo Bayon, President of Bodegas Protos, has welcomed the presence of the audience and explained that "the new winery, which began as a project for the future, has such an important role, to understand the idiosyncrasies of Protos would be virtually impossible without it nowadays". He also highlighted that the previous store, "we installed under the ignorance of whether it would be sufficient to meet our customers". For this occasion, and acknowledging the presence of Graham Stirk, Bodegas Protos has presented two of its wines that have just hit the market: Gran Reserva 2005 and Verdejo Barrel Fermented 2010. http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/398/bodegas-protos-opens-its-new-store-designed-by-richard-rogers-and-graham-stirk/ http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/398/bodegas-protos-opens-its-new-store-designed-by-richard-rogers-and-graham-stirk/ Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0200 The three finalists in the competition at the fair ‘San Sebastian Gastronomika‘ were awarded with a Magnum size bottle of Protos Selection http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/396/bodegas-protos-with-the-best-sommelier-in-2012/ http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/396/bodegas-protos-with-the-best-sommelier-in-2012/ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0200