Picapoll Negre
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Picapoll Negre Catalunya
Picapoll Negre is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red berry, spice note, floral note. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Grenache and Bobal.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for fragrant red-fruit/spice profile with lighter extraction.
- Check body as medium and tannin as moderate.
Confidence signals
- Aromatic Catalan profile
- Medium-plus acidity with medium tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Catalonia · Bages · Languedoc
- Classic styles: Catalan naming stub on Picpoul Noir (#9298) — prefer that dossier · Picapoll Negre synonym phrasing of (#9298)
Common questions
Is Picapoll Negre a red or white grape variety?
Picapoll Negre is a red wine grape variety.
What does Picapoll Negre smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Picapoll Negre include red berry, spice note and floral note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Picapoll Negre?
Documented tells for Picapoll Negre: Look for fragrant red-fruit/spice profile with lighter extraction. and Check body as medium and tannin as moderate..
What is Picapoll Negre most often confused with in blind tasting?
Picapoll Negre is most commonly confused with Grenache, Bobal and Cinsault. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Picapoll Negre grown?
Classic regions for Picapoll Negre include Catalonia, Bages and Languedoc.