{"product_id":"protos-verdejo-reserva","title":"Protos Verdejo Reserva","description":"\u003cp\u003eVerdejo and oak barrels — that\u0026#39;s not a given in Rueda. The Protos Verdejo Reserva shows what happens when you give the grape variety time and wood: a white wine with real backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Bodegas Protos is one of the oldest wineries in Ribera del Duera\u0026#39;s neighboring region of Rueda. The Verdejo vines grow on sandy loam soil that retains the coolness of the nights and preserves the variety\u0026#39;s typical herbal notes. The wine is aged for seven months in oak barrels, followed by 17 months of bottle aging—a total of just over two years—before it reaches the shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The nose initially offers wood spice and a hint of vanilla, followed by ripe pear, white peach, and fresh herbs. On the palate, it displays richness without heaviness: the acidity remains lively, the oak well integrated. The finish is long and slightly salty—a sign that the fruit supports the oak, not the other way around.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eServing suggestion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–12 °C. Pairs well with grilled sea bass with herb butter, oven-baked chicken, or a mature Manchego cheese. Best enjoyed by 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas Protos","offers":[{"title":"2019","offer_id":53019817967952,"sku":"VJ1046-2019","price":25.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/200048_0000_2212_ohneJg.png?v=1779113072","url":"https:\/\/www.vinoscout.de\/en\/products\/protos-verdejo-reserva","provider":"Vinoscout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}