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Protos Wine Giveaway 2022. Terms & Conditions

The promoter and organiser We are Bodegas Protos SL of Calle Bodegas Protos, 24-28 47300 (Peñafiel) – Valladolid…

Happy world PIZZA day!!! celebrate it with a white pizza of leeks, golden zucchini & shrimps

Today, 9th of February, is World Pizza Day. In Italy is a great reason to get together. everybody…

Christmas dishes from around the world

The holidays are upon us and with it come family gatherings, dinners with friends and even office parties….

Vineyards ¿Bush or Trellis trained?

If you have ever  visited a winery or driven by wine regions, you may have been surprised at…

Chickpeas and chard stew, a Spanish winter staple

If you have been in a Spanish house during winter, chances are that you have had this dish….

Wine capsules, the eternal unknown

By Nagore Basabe, Commercial and Marketing Director at Grupo Ramondin I started working at Grupo Ramondin on 1st…

Pairing alert! Wines & Cheeses from Castilla & León

Wines and cheeses from the same region usually complement each other well, together they represent the essence of…

Ever wonder which spices go best with wine? Part I

If you are foodies like us, you must have wondered which spices enhance the wine to give youry…

Wine and Video games

It is well known that wine is associated with leisure and the same can be said about playing…

Rosé for a fresh and elegant food pairing. Appetizers to pair with rosé wine.

The pandemic has sweptg away the very Spanish tradition of going to the bars to enjoy a good…

Pork knuckles cooked in beer with forest honey glace paired with Protos Clarete

Today we present to you this amazing dish from @cocinayaficiones, the delicious pork knuckles cooked in beer with…

Summer & Wine: 4 winning wines to survive the heat

Midsummer is fast approaching and with it high temperatures and great plans, such as beach, pool, al fresco…

The barrel, as important as the grape when elaborating wine

The use of a cooperage goes back to antiquity. Although the Romans used amphorae, they “copied” using barrels…

Wine could help better your eyesight

Over the past few years, there have been many studies that reveal the large number of properties that…

Debunking wine myths

Lores have always been fashionable, in every crowd and in every way. Numerous myths that turned into popular…

Does music affect the taste of wine?

Oenology and music, two different concepts that share a common ingredient: creation of a fascinating experience for the…

Come out as a champion when tasting a wine at a restaurant

Try or taste? Wine lovers taste to reach the last corner of the aroma and sensory display of…

Details and curiosities of cork

The cork  is largely responsible for the good conservation of wine. From the moment it is bottled, to…

Defy winter blues with these 4 cheeses to pair with Protos Verdejo

Last monday was Blue Monday, supposedly the saddest day of the year. People say it is because the…

Food Pairing Alert: Angus burger with Protos Tempranillo Ecológico

For this recipe I have prepared an Angus burger with Stilton rarebit cheese. We will garnish this meaty…

First remnants of wine consumption in Ribera del Duero

When we think of the origin of wine, we usually think of those images of roman and/or greek…

French mussels in coconut sauce

Today our dish is french mussels in coconut sauce, an amazing dish with an oriental touch. The blend…

Autumn food pairings

On the 22 of September summer bid farewell and we welcomed Autumn. The temperatures confirm it; we went…

Pork rib tacos in Dabiz Muñoz (DiverXO, StreetXO) style with Aire de Protos

Let me introduce to you my take on Dabiz Muñoz’ pork rib tacos, that are wonderful. I couldn’s…

The importance of bottle ageing

One of the key moments during wine making, is the ageing. When most people think of ageing, only…

“Gazpachuelo” with shrimp, paired with Protos Verdejo

The dish we bring you is a “gazpachuelo” with shrimp, velvety on the mouth, with aromas remminicent of…

Wine & ecommerce: good pairing?

In these times we are living, the collateral damage on the economy is big and global. One of…

How to be a good wine taster

As any wine aficionado knows, there are some professions that are unique to the wine industry, such as…

Food pairing fish dishes with our Protos wines

Just as there are seasonal food/wine pairings, there are also food/wine pairings for every destination. If you love…

Pairings: Protos wines & iberian ham

“Here I’ll wait for you, said the ham to the wine”. This is one of the many popular…

Bad Bunny, shows he likes Protos in Rolling Stone magazine

Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny has been in the news for being on the cover of Rolling Stones…

Trends: What exactly is a food pairing?

When talking about food, we look for the best sensory perception when eating them together. The goal is…

What are fine lees?

It doesn’t take a great connoisseur to have read “aged in fine lees” in some wine label; and…

Seafood casserole
with plantain hash
Puerto Rico

El mesón Gallego PUERTO RICO El Mesón Gallego is a culinary experience that takes your palate from Puerto…

Tagliatelle al seco de chivo

Restaurante Theatrum ECUADOR Over what used to be know as “Plaza de las Carnicerías” in Quito’s old quarters,…

Seafood Viche Ecuador

Restaurante Maitane ECUADOR Maitane was born in 2017, inspired by the hopes & dreams of Spanish citizens.  Every…

Poquiche
Ecuador

Restaurante Somos ECUADOR Rooted in tastes, ingredients and traditions of local Ecuadorian cuisine; we have travelled the world…

White fish ceviche

Restaurante La Gloria ECUADOR La Gloria restaurant has a unique decor and ambient that make it the ideal…

Iberian pork blade in thyme butter

Atypikal Restaurant SPAIN This restaurant, located in Villa del Prado neighborhood in Valladolid is a sure bet, if…

Garrucha shrimp niguiriSpain

Atypikal Restaurant SPAIN This restaurant, located in Villa del Prado neighborhood in Valladolid is a sure bet, if…

Baby lamb skewered

Restaurante Don Pelayo SPAIN To get to know the most authentic food of Valladolid, you don’t have to…

Sargo (white seabream) Tempura

Atypikal Restaurant SPAIN This restaurant, located in Villa del Prado neighborhood in Valladolid is a sure bet, if…

Lechazo asado
España

Restaurante Don Pelayo SPAIN To get to know the most authentic food of Valladolid, you don’t have to…

Tortilla de Patata
Spain

The iconic Spanish “Tortilla” The first documented story regarding the “tortilla de patatas” goes back to 1817 in…

PROTOS CRIANZA 2012, GOLD MEDAL IN DECANTER ASIA WINE AWARDS 2016

This accolade, awarded by Decanter Magazine, confirms the recognition of our wines in the asian market. 

PROTOS SELECCIÓN FINCA EL GRAJO VIEJO GOLD MEDAL IN MUNDUS VINI SUMMER TASTING 2016

Mundus Vini, the most prestigious wine contest in Germany, has awarded in the Summer Tasting Edition a Gold Medal to our Single Estate Wine, Protos Selección Finca El Grajo Viejo 2014 The Summer tasting was a veritable tasting marathon with 4300 wines from all over the world. The 150 jury members are international wine experts coming from 38 countries. The MUNDUS VINI awards are hold …

BODEGAS PROTOS AWARDED WITH 4 GOLD MEDALS IN THE CHINA WINE & SPIRITS AWARDS

The prestigious China Wine & Spirits Awards, one of the more renowned wine contest in Asia, has awarded Gold Medals to our wines Protos Verdejo 2015, Protos Verdejo fermentado en barrica 2014, Protos Roble 2014 and Protos Reserva 2011.  CWSA are the most prestigious wine and spirits contest in China, the jury is composed by 100 of the major purchasing …

PROTOS GRANDES RESERVAS SHOWED THEIR GREAT AGEING POTENTIAL

Best vintages of XXI Century Protos Grandes Reservas were tasted in a Vertical Tasting  hold in famous La Carreta Restaurant in Lima. The tasting was conducted by Luisa de Paz, Export Manager of Protos since 2006. Some of the most important Peruvian wine experts such us Jose Bracamonte, Carlos De Pierola, Melina Bertochi, Mirtha Noceda …

PROTOS VERDEJO 2015, GOLD MEDAL IN KOREA WINE CHALLENGE

Protos Verdejo 2010 has been awarded with a Gold Medal in the international competition Korea Wine Challenge 2016. Is the second Gold Medal for this vintage after the one obtained last March at Mundus Vini. The quality of this 100% Verdejo wine continues to be recognized in international markets in his ten year anniversary. Organized by Wine Review, …

PROTOS ROBLE 2014, GOLD MEDAL IN EXPOVINOS COLOMBIA

Is the fourth Gold Medal received in 2016, Protos Roble 2014 has been awarded in Berliner Wein Trophy, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles and CWSA in China.

BODEGAS PROTOS DONATES 10.000€ TO THE SPANISH ALLIANCE OF VON HIPPEL-LINDAU FAMILIES

“Brindis Solidario” is a Corporate Social Responsibility action that recognizes the social role of spanish non-governmental organization (NGO). This was the 2nd edition of “Brindis Solidario”. Our Facebook followers have choosen the Spanish Alliance of  Von Hippel-Lindauvoting Families to be granted with the 10.000 € prize for its social role dedicated to …

PROTOS ROBLE 2014, GOLD MEDAL AT CONCOURS MONDIAL DE BRUXELLES

Second Gold Medal in 2016, after the one obtained at Berliner Wein Trophy.

BODEGAS PROTOS CLOSES A DECADE OF QUALITY INVESTMENTS EXCEEDING THE BARRIER OF 58 MILLION EUROS

Its new headquarters, designed by the prestigious architect Richard Rogers, marked a before and after in the history of the winery with an investment of 36 million euros. The commitment to the landing at the Rueda, with 11.1 million euros, becomes the second most important investment value. The qualitative improvement of infrastructure in its headquarters in Burgos Anguix, with 4.1 million, …

BODEGAS PROTOS ARRIVES TO GUAM ISLAND

This island in the Pacific, and famous  ex Spanish colony, became the number 94 on the list of exports from the winery. It’s known  the amazing story of a Japanese soldier who remained hidden on the island for 28 years at the end of World War II. Bodegas Protos has arrives to Guam, an island in the west of the  United States in the pacific in order to introduce …

PROTOS RESERVA 2010, BEST RED WINE IN "KOREA WINE CHALLENGE"

Protos Reserva 2010 has been the big winner of the international competition Korea Wine Challenge 2015 by winning the two highest awards given the competition in the category of red wines: “Trophy Red” and “The Best Red Spain”. The quality of Protos Reserva 2010 has been imposed again to other candidates who came in close competition. The last March, Protos Reserva 2010 …

Protos Reserva 2010 receives the most important award in the prestigious German challenge Mundus Vini.

Protos Reserva 2010 gets the  “Gold Medal Best of Show Ribera del Duero”. Protos Roble 2013 and  Protos Crianza 2011 also win two gold medals. Bodegas Protos has won three new medals, two gold specifically for Protos Roble 2013 and Protos Crianza 2011 and a gold medal for Protos Reserva 2010. These awards add the recently gold medals won …

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