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Red Wine Tridente Prieto Picudo 2020

Vegan red wine from Castilla y León. Varietal Prieto Picudo and aged for 18 months in French oak barrels.
Crianza. 18 Months in French oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 15.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
Grapes Varieties: Prieto Picudo,
Wineries: Bodegas Tridente
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Availability: In stock

€24.60
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Made from an indigenous, long-forgotten red variety, the red wine Tridente Prieto Picudo comes from León, he northernmost province of the region of Castilla y León. Though the grape is difficult to grow, it produces wines with a great acidity and a remarkable ageing potential. 

This Spanish red wine from Bodegas Tridente, a brand of Gil Family Estates, is sourced from a single vineyard planted in 1930 in the village of Pajares de los Oteros. The old Prieto Picudo bushvines yield less than 1,5 kg. per plant.

Harvested at dawn, the grapes were gently destemmed and macerated in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature to extract aromatic and phenolic compounds. Alcoholic fermentation of this vegan wine was also carried out at a temperature below 25ºC to preserve varietal aromas.

After being transferred into French oak barrels, the wine Tridente Prieto Picudo 2020 completed malolactic fermentation and was aged for over a period of 18 months before being bottled.

We strongly recommend that you aerate this Crianza red wine 30 minutes before you drink it.

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Appearance

The red wine Tridente Prieto Picudo from Castilla y León is deep purple with bluish-coloured rim.

Nose

The wines made from Prieto Picudo tend to show an earthy, deep character. This Crianza red wine is no exception. Notes of wet earth and ripe red fruit, along with mineral hints and aromas of roasted coffee, cocoa and toast.

Palate

This wine of Bodegas Tridente is muscular, meaty and earthy, with grainy tannins and a taut acidity, ending with a long, spicy finish with remembrances of earth and red berries. Wooden notes are present, but not prominent.

Our personal opinion

Focused and tight, the acidity of Tridente Prieto Picudo 2020 balances its weight makes it a pleasure to drink. Great pairing with roasted meat recipes.

OTHER VINTAGES

Tridente Prieto Picudo 2018:

Enterwine 93.

Tridente Prieto Picudo 2016:

Enterwine 93.

Tridente Prieto Picudo 2013:

Enterwine 92.

Tridente Prieto Picudo 2012:

Peñín 92.

Year 2020
Type Red
D.O. VT Castilla y León
Bottle size 75 cl
Serving tempurature 15-17ºC
Should this wine be decanted? One hour before serving
Vegan Yes
Ageing Crianza
Type of ageing Months in French oak barrels
Number of months aged in Barrels 18
Enterwine's Score 92
Media rating 92
Mono-Varietal Prieto Picudo
Pairings Birds, Bull meat, Cold meats, Cooked foods, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Grilled red meats, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted pork, Roasted red meats, Rosted piglet, Sheep´s cheese, White meat with gravy
Taste Complex and Elegant, Tasty with barrel notes, Very intense and inky
Occasion A special occasion, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, To bring to an engagement
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This prieto variety has a lot of meat and it feels a bit wild. It is not boring, however, and the grip and the acidity are great. Definitely liked it.
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