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Key regions
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Synonyms
Prieto Picudo is a red grape variety, and it traces back to León, Spain.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for redcurrant, blackberry, licorice, floral, mineral and vanilla.
The regions that matter for it are Castilla y León.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, high drought resistance vigour and a preference for hot and dry.
It blends readily with Tempranillo and Mencia.
Watch for the synonyms: Prieto Picudo Tinto.
At the table it suits fideuá, braised venison with polenta and rib-eye steak with caramelized onion.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Fideuá
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Braised venison with polenta
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Rib-eye steak with caramelized onion
Also labelled.
Prieto Picudo Tinto.
Bottles to look for.
- Avelino Vegas 'Nicte' Rose Palido, Castilla y Leon, Spain
- Bodegas Belote 'Calandria' Prieto Picudo, Leon, Spain
- Bodegas del Paramo 'Leyenda del Paramo' El Aprendiz, Leon, Spain
- Bodegas del Paramo 'Leyenda del Paramo' El Medico, Leon, Spain
- Bodegas del Paramo 'Leyenda del Paramo' El Musico, Leon, Spain
- Bodegas Margon Pricum Primeur Tinto, Leon, Spain
- Bodegas Margon Pricum Valdemuz Tinto, Leon, Spain
- Bodegas Otero Prieto Picudo Reserva Vino de Calidad de Valles de Benavente, Spain
Prieto Picudo: common questions
01.What does Prieto Picudo taste like?+
Prieto Picudo tastes of redcurrant, blackberry, licorice, floral, mineral and vanilla, plus one more. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Prieto Picudo from?+
Prieto Picudo originates in León, Spain.
03.Where is Prieto Picudo grown?+
The key regions for Prieto Picudo are Castilla y León.
04.What food pairs with Prieto Picudo?+
Pour it with fideuá, braised venison with polenta and rib-eye steak with caramelized onion.
05.What else is Prieto Picudo called?+
Prieto Picudo is also labelled Prieto Picudo Tinto.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.