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Terrantez do Pico

White wine grape variety

Terrantez do Pico — white wine grape variety with signature aromas of lemon peel, white flowers, lemon. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, High acidity, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityHigh
BodyMedium(+)
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityPale
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)

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

lemon peelwhite flowerslemongreen apple

Common

green applepearalmondherbal tea

Occasional

chalk dust

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
  • Style examples: Pico Terrantez do Pico · Azores Terrantez do Pico

Common questions

Is Terrantez do Pico a red or white grape variety?
Terrantez do Pico is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
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 is Terrantez do Pico most often confused with in blind tasting?
Terrantez do Pico is most commonly confused with Verdelho, Sercial and Arinto. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Terrantez do Pico grown?
Classic regions for Terrantez do Pico include Azores, Pico and Faial.

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