Terrantez do Pico
White wine grape variety
Also known as Pico Terrantez
Terrantez do Pico is a white wine grape with signature aromas of lemon peel, white flowers, lemon. Structure: Medium(+) body, High acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Verdelho and Sercial.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for saline lemon profile with mineral edge.
- Check high acidity and medium-plus body with dry finish.
Confidence signals
- Saline-mineral citrus cue
- Structured high-acid frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Azores · Pico · Faial
- Classic styles: Azorean white with saline-mineral drive and citrus intensity · Dry medium-plus white with high acidity
Common questions
Is Terrantez do Pico a red or white grape variety?
Terrantez do Pico is a white wine grape variety.
What does Terrantez do Pico smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Terrantez do Pico include lemon peel, white flowers, lemon and green apple. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, High acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Terrantez do Pico?
Documented tells for Terrantez do Pico: Look for saline lemon profile with mineral edge. and Check high acidity and medium-plus body with dry finish..
What is Terrantez do Pico most often confused with in blind tasting?
Terrantez do Pico is most commonly confused with Verdelho, Sercial and Arinto. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Terrantez do Pico grown?
Classic regions for Terrantez do Pico include Azores, Pico and Faial.