This is what good wine from the Prieto Picudo grape tastes like

The Spanish Prieto Picudo grape produces ruby-red wines with plenty of aroma, not too heavy, with invigorating acidity, tannins, sometimes a hint of pepper, and a flavor that evokes associations with blueberries.

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The Prieto Picudo grows in the northern Spanish wine region of Castilla y León, in León to be precise. It is often bottled on its own, sometimes accompanied by the Mencía or Tempranillo grape.

Prieto Picudo grows best on difficult terrain. It particularly prefers warm and dry conditions, as it has a high degree of drought resistance.

In Spanish, Prieto can mean "dark skin" or "dark-haired." However, the fruit has a distinct bluish tint. Another meaning of Prieto ("pressed," "tight," or "compressed") would more likely refer to the compact, small bunches. Picudo means "pointed," which most likely refers to the tapering shape of the bunches, or perhaps to the pine nut shape of the grapes themselves.

We currently have one wine made from the Prieto Picudo grape in our range. You can view our Prieto Picudo wine here.