Tasting - Rubus, Rosado Prieto Picudo

Rosado Prieto Picudo
Prieto Picudo
Tierra de Leon, Spain

2013
$3.95 - $14.00
 Critic 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: 
A light wine with a strong cherry/strawberry early flavor, a noticable amount of carbon dioxide, and a slight lemon hint at the finish.

•Did not pair with food.