Tierra de Leon, Spain
Regular Price: $14
Sale Price: $3.95
Tasting Notes from The Vintage Cellar: 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.
This wine had a very fresh and fruity scent. Its taste agreed with the smell and was very light and sweet. I picked up some hints of strawberry which I'm sure contributed to the sweet and fruity scent. I actually had never tried a rosé but unfortunately was not a big fan. I used to like sweet, fruity wines as Moscato was my favorite, but have moved away from these. I can see why other people like it though as it is smooth and flavorful in the mouth. I did not pair this wine with any foods.
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