Distillery Protos (Greek: “first”) was one of the first in Spain. The production of this brand is proud to supply the market with the highest aging potential, with a deep taste and rich aroma. Such alcohol occupies a significant place among the exhibits of private collections and remains a kind of symbol of winemaking in Spain, embodying all the beauty of this state. Made from a blend of a national variety, Protos wine is also exported. The cost of such a drink is quite high. However, the buyer does not pay for the brand, but for a long history and traditional approach to production with carefully calibrated recipes.
The history of the brand
The distillery in Ribera County appeared in 1927 through the efforts of several small factory owners. The company later received the name Bodegas Protos, which it still retains. Most of the products in the line belong to a variety of red, dry wines. Products are certified and approved for supply in the global market.
Alcohol under this brand is known for its quality and is considered one of the representatives of the classic fruity taste of varieties from the Iberian Peninsula. One of the most significant achievements of the company is a gold medal at the World Wine Exhibition of 1929. Since that time, the brand has repeatedly won high awards.
Blend of varieties
The vast majority of the Protos brand product line is made from a blend of one variety - Tempranillo, which is among the top five “red” subspecies recommended, including for the manufacture of port. The peculiarity of the variety is its high strength, due to strong tannins, which makes alcohol more saturated and “heavy”.
Presto wine is 100% composed of a blend, originally from Spain. Like its ancestor Pinot Noir, Tempranillo is used for dry and semi-sweet drinks, with a strength above 14 degrees. The taste palette of alcohol varies depending on the region. However, the fruity notes characteristic of the blend remain unchanged. The older the wine, the more pronounced they are.
Ribera del Duero, from where the berries are delivered, is distinguished by the classical Mediterranean climate with a large number of sunny days. The berries of this variety are fleshy, which is why ripening occurs rather quickly. The wine is made according to an old recipe, which is still kept secret. Other blends are also found in the lineup, including with the addition of Merlot. However, the company emphasizes that it is dry red alcohol that is the dominant flagship of the brand.
Features of the drink and production
The strength of Protos
wines is from 14 to 15 degrees. This indicator is primarily due to the strong tannins in the composition of alcohol. The drink has a pronounced fruity taste, often plum and even pomegranate, leaves a strong aftertaste with notes of vanilla and sweetness.
Withstand alcohol in the range from 9 months to 4 years. The oldest drink has an extremely saturated red color with a purple tint, its taste palette has a wider range of wood and tobacco notes, and the aroma is saturated with an accent of toasted oak. The young wine Protos, in turn, provides the gourmet with the opportunity to enjoy brighter berry accents, including currants and strawberries. The drink also has the aroma of sweet spices, especially cloves.
In cooking, Protos red wine is used as accompaniment for fatty meat dishes. Alcohol of this brand is also suitable as an aperitif, which is served with cheese and fruit. Depending on the region where the blend for a particular party comes from, the aftertaste of the drink also varies. In general, alcohol brand belongs to the category of wines with high premium strength.
Varieties of drink
Reviews of wine Protos Roble indicate that this alcohol is a representative of classic Spanish wines. This variety is supplied by the most extensive parties and serves as a kind of benchmark for the quality of production. On average, the cost of a bottle does not fall below $ 280-300. The drink undergoes fermentation at a stable temperature of 28 ° C, due to which it acquires a mild taste without a metallic accent. Alcohol is aged in barrels of bog oak for 12-15 months or more.
Status has a price
Wine Protos Ribera Duero - a kind of tribute to tradition, alcohol, made entirely in accordance with the old recipe. It belongs to the category of the most expensive drinks of the brand, its cost exceeds $ 500 per bottle. Such alcohol is served chilled to 17
° C, with cheese or fruit. Refers to drinks with the potential for aging over 36 months.
Despite the common opinion, Spanish wines are in no way inferior to the traditional representatives of the Bordeaux appellation and fully comply with the high quality standards of modern winemaking. The Protos brand is a business card of Spain and serves as an indicator of prestige among small companies that have achieved world fame.