http://www.bodegasprotos.com Latest news from Bodegas Protos en Thu, 17 May 2012 08:23:07 +0200 These gold medals won by Protos certified how the quality is not always related with high prices http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/382/protos-roble-2011-and-protos-verdejo-2010-win-the-gold-medal-in-the-prestigious-concours-mondialle-de-bruxelles-2012/ http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/382/protos-roble-2011-and-protos-verdejo-2010-win-the-gold-medal-in-the-prestigious-concours-mondialle-de-bruxelles-2012/ Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Bodegas Protos remains loyal to its claim SER PRIMERO (Being First). Lookin for excellence in the production of their Verdejo wine, their vineyards have the better clonal selections of the native grape, Verdejo. http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/381/protos-has-the-best-verdejo-grapes-clones-selections-in-its-vineyards/ http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/381/protos-has-the-best-verdejo-grapes-clones-selections-in-its-vineyards/ Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Bodegas Protos conquers the hearts of his 2.0 followers. The winery got a total success on Friday April 20 in the "Tasting Pairing" which prepared exclusively for his followers on Facebook and Twitter in Pons Foundation in Madrid. http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/377/protos-honors-his-followers-of-social-networks/ http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/377/protos-honors-his-followers-of-social-networks/ Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 On 7 April,the official launch of the new vintages of Bodegas Protos was held at the luxurious Radisson Royal hotel in Moscow. The new wines of Protos,the most visited winery in Ribera del Duero during 2011, were tasted and in the most emblematic hotel in Moscow, next to Red Square. The Radisson Royal is one of the seven skyscrapers built by Stalin, also popularly known as the Seven Sisters, built to commemorate the eighth centenary of the city (in the year 1947). The tasted wines were Protos Verdejo, Protos Gran Reserva and Protos Selection Finca el Grajo Viejo, with very well received by attendees, who numbered over 1,600, including journalists, sommeliers, industry professionals and wine enthusiasts. The leadership of Bodegas Protos in Russia is fact because aprt of being in the usual channels of sales, since last January,Protos is present in the duty free shops at international airports Domodedovo and Sheremetyevo in Moscow. http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/376/the-radisson-royal-the-most-luxurious-moscow-hotel-hosts-the-protos-presentation-to-the-russian-costumers/ http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/376/the-radisson-royal-the-most-luxurious-moscow-hotel-hosts-the-protos-presentation-to-the-russian-costumers/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 For second year, Bodegas Protos breaks own record sales volume and turnover, with increases of almost one million bottles and five million euros since 2009. http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/380/protos-consolidates-it039s-leadership-during-the-crisis-with-increases-in-sales-and-profits/ http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/380/protos-consolidates-it039s-leadership-during-the-crisis-with-increases-in-sales-and-profits/ Sat, 24 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100 The Verdejo 2011 is the new vintage of white wine from Bodegas Protos, made with the latest technology in the winery in Rueda DO in La Seca. This wine is made 100% ​​from the best Verdejo selected grapes, coming from vines more than 10 years grown without irrigation. Last September has been much warmer than average and absolute absence of rainfall, which has contributed to further advance the harvest, veraison and ripening of the grape Verdejo. With a delicate straw yellow color with greenish hues, PROTOS Verdejo 2011 is characterized as a young wine, clean and bright. It‘s aroma includes tropical and citrus notes with hints of fennel and anise. In the mouth it is fresh, round, full-bodied and well structured. It has a slightly bitter aftertaste, characteristic of the Verdejo variety, which causes a long finish. A white unsurpassed, perfect for pairing with pasta, rice, vegetables, soft cheese and all kinds of seafood. Operating temperature is 6-7 ° C. Protos Verdejo has received numerous awards during 2011. It has been named "best Verdejo wine" by Gourmet Guide,it received 91 points in the prestigious Penin Guide and received the Diamond Award in last year‘s contest Wine and Women too. Among others, these awards make Protos Verdejo a benchmark for quality and a favourite for consumers, good reasons to argue the 15% growth in production over the previous vintage, offering top quality 800,000 bottles. http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/379/protos-verdejo-2011-hits-the-market-with-great-expectations-and-an-increasement-in-production-of-15/ http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/379/protos-verdejo-2011-hits-the-market-with-great-expectations-and-an-increasement-in-production-of-15/ Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100 The wine lovers are in luck. Bodegas Protos winemakers have adopted the new vintages that go beyond the most optimistic forecasts in quality and taste. These wines will be formally presented in the eighteenth edition of Alimentaria Barcelona,from 26th to 29th of March. Red cherry and grape 100% selected, PROTOS brings to our tables awaited the Roble "Ribera del Duero" 2010. After proper rest, as befits its proper development, and all the care they deserve this category, the end result is an exceptional Oak characterized by its attractive color, lively and bright. A wine of excellent quality, very expressive and good intensity. A great bottle to add to any meal. Talking about excellence, we must talk about PROTOS ROSE and PROTOS VERDEJO 2011, two great wines suitable for any occasion. Protos Verdejo has been chosen as the best wine of the prestigious Verdejo gourmet guide 2012. These wines are characterized by their color attractive, lively and very bright. They are very fresh wine with a long persistence. Protos Rose can be in any table, perfect to accompany cereal, pasta and vegetables and a target for all kinds of seafood. Wines of great freshness, they will not leave anyone indifferent. Roble 2010, Verdejo 2011 and Rose 2011, a wine for every occasion with a common characteristic: their high quality. We wait you in Intervin Hall, Stand D130 http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/374/roble-2010-2011-and-verdejo-rosado-2011-the-three-protos-major-players-in-alimentaria-2012/ http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/374/roble-2010-2011-and-verdejo-rosado-2011-the-three-protos-major-players-in-alimentaria-2012/ Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100 A jury of top international tasters, journalists, and writers has given the Gold Medal to Protos Crianza 2009 in the "Berliner Wein Trophy 2012", one of the most important competitions in the wine world, established since 1994 and marks the latest trends and changes in the sector. Since last March 2 and for several days, the best international tasters, buyers, importers, journalists and food critics have gathered in Berlin to assess the samples submitted to the contest, in which they competed over 4,300 of the best international wines. http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/370/protos-crianza-2009-gold-medal-in-berliner-wein-trophy-2012/ http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/370/protos-crianza-2009-gold-medal-in-berliner-wein-trophy-2012/ Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100 The Ribera del Duero winery got, another year, a total success in Prowein 2012, the European trade fair for wine ever held in Dusseldorf. For three days Bodegas Protos has been present in Prowein 2012, the most important European exhibition of wines celebrating its nineteenth edition in Dusseldorf. An annual event on the agenda of PROTOS in major wine consuming markets of the world, Germany. A place where, for three days, there have been all the wines at a professional audience that has had the opportunity to taste them, including the new FINCA EL GRAJO VIEJO, qualified with 95 points in the Penin Guide 2012. A total of 3,200 exhibitors from 45 countries give this event an undisputed international leadership. ProWein is a must-attend show for Bodegas Protos considering that the company exports 25% of its total production to international markets. More than 90 countries on 5 continents in which PROTOS wines are present. A legend in the wine scene for over 80 years. Protos has added a new Gold Medal to his long history. The new Crianza 2009 has obtained breeding medal at the Berliner WeinTrophy 2012. http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/373/protos-presents-the-new-vintages-to-over-70-professionals-in-prowein/ http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/373/protos-presents-the-new-vintages-to-over-70-professionals-in-prowein/ Sun, 04 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100 A very special day to enjoy with the whole family and make parents the true protagonists. Enjoy Father‘s Day at Bodegas Protos. You can enjoy with the whole family an unforgettable day. Some tours have been designed for the enjoyment in which adults can take a guided tour through the facilities of the winery to see by first hand the PROTOS best kept secrets since 1927. During the visit, everybody will experience a time-journey where tradition and new technologies come together to produce the finest wines. Meanwhile, the smaller (4 to 13 years) can enjoy a holiday preparing the most original present for their parents. This new initiative will allow parents to fully enjoy the visit while small craft making demonstration more fun to give to their parents on this special day. This workshop aims to Bodegas Protos entertain children while they discover their ability to create your own "gift for Dad." An opportunity for fathers and mothers wine lovers to enjoy an unforgettable day among barrels and tasting delicious wines, while the children develop their imagination http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/369/a-perfect-protos-father039s-day-/ http://www.bodegasprotos.com/en/news/369/a-perfect-protos-father039s-day-/ Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100