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Picapoll Negre

Red wine grape variety

Picapoll Negre — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of red berry, spice note, floral note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium(+)
TanninMedium
BodyMedium
AlcoholLow
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)

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

red berryspice notefloral note

Common

cherryplumherbal note

Occasional

licorice

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Catalonia · Bages · Languedoc
  • Classic styles: Rare Catalan red with aromatic lift and moderate structure · Mediterranean red useful for light reds and rose styles
  • Style examples: Catalan Picapoll Negre · Mediterranean field blend including Picapoll Negre

Common questions

Is Picapoll Negre a red or white grape variety?
Picapoll Negre is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
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 is Picapoll Negre most often confused with in blind tasting?
Picapoll Negre is most commonly confused with Grenache, Bobal and Cinsault. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Picapoll Negre grown?
Classic regions for Picapoll Negre include Catalonia, Bages and Languedoc.

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