Name: Rubus
Variety: Rosado Prieto Picudo
Region: Tierra de Leon
Country: Spain
Year: 2013
Price: $14
Bottles Finished: 0 (Tasting only)
Wine review: Bright clean strawberry rose color. In the nose it is intense and fresh, with strawberry aromas and slight citric hints. In the mouth it is fresh, strong and tasty, emphasizing a delightful tingle due to its carbonic residuals. The name Prieto Picudo means "tight & pointy" (more or less). This is due to the tightly formed bunches and the slightly oval/pointy shape of the grapes. The bunch shape is reminiscent of Tempranillo; the berries are thick skinned, and dark blue-black in color. Prieto Picudo is well adapted to the difficult growing conditions in Castilla y León province - not a lot of rain, very cold winters and scorching hot summers. The vines tend to relatively low yields, with lots of color, concentration and good acidity. Also, it's the same grape as Alfrocheiro Preto in Portugal. Alfrocheiro is an important variety in Dão region of Portugal.
My review: Prieto Picudo is a rare grape, making this an interesting wine to try. Typically this is not my type of wine, although I did enjoy the rosy nose. On the tongue the wine bounces with strawberry notes and ends with a refreshing finish.
Rating:
Flush
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