Prieto Picudo vs Tempranillo

Prieto Picudo is more acidic, Tempranillo is fuller.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Prieto Picudo

Red

deep, tart, good for rose

Tempranillo

Red · Spain

red fruit, leather, vanilla from oak

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Full; Medium
Tannin: High; Very high
Acidity: Medium; 12.5 to 14%
Alcohol: 13 to 14.5%; 14 to 16 °C
Serve at: 16 to 18 °C; none listed
Regions: Rioja, Spain, Ribera del Duero

Only Prieto Picudo

Pork
Grilled vegetables
Antipasti, tapas and mezze

Both pair with

Charcuterie

Only Tempranillo

Lamb
Hard and aged cheese

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Prieto Picudo and Tempranillo pages.