This young wine is one of the most popular Protos wines due to its excellent balance of tropical fruits and the distinctive acidity of the verdejo grape. A refreshing experience in every sip!
In appearance, Protos 100% Rueda Verdejo has a hue that is a bright golden straw with green accents that represent its freshness. It packs aromas of tropical fruits (pineapple) and citrus fruits, followed by white fruits (apple) and herbs like boxwood and fennel.
It is a dry wine with an incredible mix of freshness and acidity. Its fine lees aging provides structure and substance. The finish is long and bitter, as is typical of the varietal.
Protos Rueda Verdejo by Bodegas Protos is made of 100% Verdejo grapes that have been planted more than 15 years ago in dry land with gravelly soils. It goes through a mechanical night harvest and a cold maceration process of 4-5 hours. It is then aged on fine less for around 4 months, depending on the daily quality taste checks.
Ideally served at 6-7º and paired with white fish, tuna, sushi, seafood rice, paella & pasta
Store your unopened bottle in a cool, dry, and dark place safe from constant vibration. Keep your bottle horizontal in a wine rack or cellar to retain the moistness of the cork. The ideal temperature for storage is between 7 to 15°C. Once opened, a bottle will be good for 3 to 5 days standing upright in the refrigerator.