Week 1
Name: Rubus Rosado Prieto Picudo
Variety: Rose
Region: Arlanza
Country: Spain
Year: 2013
Price: $14, on sale for $4
Food? No
Review 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.
My Review: I don't have much experience with Roses, but I was impressed with this one. The nose had a strong scent of berries which was complimented by a sparkling mouthfeel. The taste was slightly tart, which I enjoyed.
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