What kind of wine is picpoul?

What kind of wine is picpoul?

white wine
What is Picpoul de Pinet wine? It’s a crisp, refreshing white wine made exclusively from the ancient Picpoul grape variety, hailing from the Languedoc-Roussillon’s Picpoul de Pinet AOC in southern France. This AOC is one of very few Languedoc appellations to be dedicated solely to white wine production.

Is picpoul wine sweet or dry?

Dry
Piquepoul/Sweetness of resulting wine

What type of wine is assyrtiko?

white Greek wine grape
Assyrtiko or Asyrtiko is a white Greek wine grape indigenous to the island of Santorini. Assyrtiko is widely planted in the arid volcanic-ash-rich soil of Santorini and other Aegean islands, such as Paros. It is also found on other scattered regions of Greece such as Chalkidiki.

What is assyrtiko similar to?

The Assyrtiko grape can be very similar to Sauvignon Blanc, with its citrus flavours, especially lemon, and high acidity. ‘Assyrtiko is to Greece what Albariño is to Spain or Grüner Veltliner is to Austria,’ said Joanna Simon in her Greek Assyrtiko Expert’s Choice last summer.

Where is Picpoul blanc from?

France
Picpoul Blanc is one of the older white wine varietals from the south of France. It is perhaps most popular in the Languedo Roussillon appellation. Picpoul is a shrill, acidic grape that often delivers high yields.

What does Picpoul taste like?

Picpoul de Pinet displays flavors of lemon and saline, white blossoms and wet stones. Literally translated, Picpoul means “stings the lip,” referring to the grape’s naturally sky-high acidity. These wines are light to medium bodied, bone dry, have mouth watering acidity, and typically a moderate alcohol level.

What do you eat Picpoul with?

Sometimes referred to as the Muscadet of Southern France, you can’t go wrong by pairing Picpoul de Pinet with oysters, though the refreshing wine also meshes well with crab, clams, mussels, and sushi. If you’re not one for seafood, grilled chicken and pad Thai are also good pairs.

Is Assyrtiko a dry wine?

Dry or sweet
Assyrtiko/Sweetness of resulting wine

Can you age Assyrtiko?

All Assyrtiko wines, both barrel aged and stainless steel matured, can age confidently for five or even ten years, sometimes significantly more. Sweet Assyrtiko wines are eternal – time simply resists going into them.

How do you pronounce assyrtiko?

Assyrtiko (Ah-SEER-tee-koh)

What wine is popular in Greece?

Assyrtiko is one of the most popular and recognized wine varieties in Greece and can be found all across the country since its production is not limited to one specific region, but rather covers the majority of the land.

Is Picpoul de Pinet a sauvignon blanc?

Picpoul de Pinet Literally translated, Picpoul means “stings the lip,” referring to the grape’s naturally sky-high acidity. These wines are France’s answer to Portugal’s Vinho Verde can be found in the AOP region Picpoul de Pinet. They’re an excellent, affordable alternative to Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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