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Picudo Vermut

Bodegas Vinos de León (BVL)

Valdevimbre , España

7.4 /10

Vermutpedia Score: 7.4/10

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Overall impression

Picudo Vermut from Bodegas Vinos de León (BVL) is made in Valdevimbre (León) with indigenous Prieto Picudo and Albarín varieties, according to the official bodegasvinosdeleon.es sheet. Balance between botanical bitterness, fruity sweetness and acidity of the Leonese grapes; territorial expression of DO León in vermouth format. Single-modality range.

Nose and palate

Amber appearance with clear golden reflections, clean and brilliant. Complex, fresh nose: wormwood stands out over citrus, cinnamon and clove; very lively. Velvety, unctuous palate with great balance between botanical bitterness, fruity sweetness and Prieto Picudo and Albarín acidity.

How to serve it

Aperitif solo or with accompaniment; the house especially recommends it at the end of a good meal. Serving temperature 6–8 °C according to BVL sheet.

Production context

15% vol., 75 cl. Production zone Valdevimbre, León. BVL (Bodegas Vinos de León) sells the vermouth in six-bottle cases; vermouth classification in its official catalogue. Organoleptic and enological sheet at bodegasvinosdeleon.es/picudo-vermut-6-botellas-x-75-cl.

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