Protos "Aire"
Provençal-Style Rosé • D.O. Cigales
"Subtle elegance and Mediterranean freshness: a rosé made in the heart of Castilla, pale in color and delicate in aroma."
Quick Facts
Protos Aire is a dry rosé from Cigales (Castilla y León), pale in color and Provençal in style, with Tempranillo, Garnacha, Verdejo and Albillo. It is light, fresh and aromatic.
- Type: dry rosé, 750 ml, 13.5% vol.
- Origin: D.O. Cigales, Castilla y León, Spain
- Grapes: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Verdejo and Albillo
- Aging: young, on fine lees
- Service: very cold, 8 °C to 10 °C
- Shipping and returns: free from $1,499 MXN; 90 days at no cost
Subtlety Made Wine
Protos Aire represents the evolution of Spanish rosé toward delicacy. Inspired by the wines of Provence, this blend comes from an early harvest and a very short maceration, and rests on fine lees to gain texture. Buy it at La Cava Shop with free shipping from $1,499 MXN and discover more Spanish rosé wines and rosé wines.
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Bodegas Protos.
- Origin: D.O. Cigales, Castilla y León, Spain.
- Varietals: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Verdejo and Albillo.
- Aging: Young, on fine lees.
- Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
- Style: Pale rosé, dry.
2. Sensory Experience
Appearance: Very pale pink with salmon and onion-skin hues, clean and bright.
Nose: High intensity with a delicate profile: tart strawberry, jasmine, peach and a pink grapefruit finish.
Palate: Soft, agile entry, with vibrant acidity, silky texture and a fruity aftertaste.
3. Pairing and Moments
Seafood cuisine: shrimp aguachiles, citrus ceviches, tuna sushi and fish carpaccio. See the guide to wines for seafood.
Ideal occasion: a welcome wine for terraces, brunches and sunsets.
Service: very cold, between 8 °C and 10 °C.
4. Frequently Asked Questions
How does Protos Aire differ from a traditional rosé?
It seeks maximum subtlety: less color extraction and a more airy, lighter structure, in the Provençal style, instead of the body of a traditional rosé or clarete.
What does it mean that it is a pale rosé?
That contact with the grape skins was minimal, which gives a subtle color and a profile focused on freshness and elegance rather than tannic structure.
Does it contain white varieties?
Yes. It includes Verdejo and Albillo along with Tempranillo and Garnacha, which adds a floral nose and a refreshing natural acidity.
At what temperature should it be served?
Very cold, between 8 °C and 10 °C, to highlight its acidity and its notes of white flowers and tart red fruit.
Where can I buy Protos Aire in Mexico?
At La Cava Shop, with free shipping from $1,499 MXN and 90 days for free returns.