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Synonyms
Picpoul Noir is a red grape variety, with its roots in Rhone Valley, France.
The wines show light body, medium-low tannin, high acidity, dry and high alcohol.
The tasting note runs to floral, citrus, berry, perfumed and spicy.
It is planted most seriously in Rhone Valley, Languedoc and Montsant.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre.
On other labels it goes by Piquepoul Noir and Picapoll Negro.
At the table it suits prosciutto e melone, turkey meatloaf and roasted broccoli with chickpeas.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Grenache
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Syrah
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Mourvedre
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Grenache
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Syrah
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Mourvedre
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Terret Noir
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Counoise
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Muscardin
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Vaccarese
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Picardan
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Cinsaut
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Clairette
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Roussanne
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Bourboulenc
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prosciutto e melone
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turkey meatloaf
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roasted broccoli with chickpeas
Also labelled.
Piquepoul Noir, Picapoll Negro.
Bottles to look for.
- Calmel & Joseph Villa Blanche Piquepoul Noir, IGP Pays d'Herault, France
- Domaine Ampelhus Piquepoul Noir, Languedoc-Roussillon, Vin de France
- Domaine La Grangette 'Picoti Picota' Piquepoul Noir Rose, IGP Cotes de Thau, France
- Domaine La Grangette CocoriKo Piquepoul Noir, IGP Cotes de Thau, France
- Domaine Reine Juliette Piquepoul Noir, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Foncalieu Piquepoul Rose, IGP Coteaux d'Enserune, France
- Oller del Mas Picapoll Negre, Pla de Bages, Spain
- Orto Vins 'La Coma del Genis', Catalonia, Spain
Picpoul Noir: common questions
01.What does Picpoul Noir taste like?+
Picpoul Noir tastes of floral, citrus, berry, perfumed and spicy. The wines show light body, medium-low tannin, high acidity, dry and high alcohol.
02.Where is Picpoul Noir from?+
Picpoul Noir originates in Rhone Valley, France.
03.Where is Picpoul Noir grown?+
The key regions for Picpoul Noir are Rhone Valley, Languedoc and Montsant.
04.What food pairs with Picpoul Noir?+
Pour it with prosciutto e melone, turkey meatloaf and roasted broccoli with chickpeas.
05.What else is Picpoul Noir called?+
Picpoul Noir is also labelled Piquepoul Noir and Picapoll Negro.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.