Picotendro Flavors

Picotendro tastes something between Pinot Noir and Syrah.

Raspberry, Sour Red Cherry, Wild Cherries, and Cranberries are typical Picotendro flavors, with hints of Forest floor, Flowers, Herbs, Licorice or Anise, and other Spices.

Tertiary Flavors from Aging:

Picotendro Profile

Picotendro wines are full-bodied with strong acidity and high tannins:

Picotendro Food Pairing

Picotendro is a powerful red wine. It pairs best with strong and rich flavors.

A classic pairing is white truffles, as Picotendro mirrors the earthy, gamey quality of the truffles.

Excellent Pairings

Truffle and Mushroom Dishes.
Risotto with Truffle. Mushroom Pizza.
Pasta with strong Tomato or Truffle Sauce.
Rich Charcuterie. Salami.
Rich Stews. Beef Stew. Ragù. Stroganof.
Meat Pie. Shepherd's Pie.
Duck Brest. Confit. Roast Goose.
Game. Rabbit. Wild Boar. Deer.
Roasted Beef. Lamb. Veal. Liver.
Read Meat. Fillet Steak.

Piemonte Spesialities

Risotto al Tartufo Bianco (White Truffles).
Carne Cruda (Beef Tartare).
Manzo Stufato alla Piemontese (Beef Stew).
Osso Buco (Veal Shanks braised with Vegetables).
Stufato di Coniglio (Rabbit Stew).

Lombardian Specialities

Risotto alla Milanese.
Pizzoccheri (Alpine Fresh Tagliatelle).

The Ideal Glass for Picotendro

The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl. The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance. The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste.