Prieto Picudo

Variety native to León, it is recommended for the autonomous community of Castile and León.

CULTIVATED AREA IN SPAIN

YEAR	1990	1999	2009
HECTARES	6.722	7.194	4.953

Budburst period: medium.
Ripening period: early.
Yield: average-low.

Ampelographic characters:

the bud has a whitish-green apex with slightly carminate edges. The leaf is small and pentagonal, with very pronounced lateral sinuses. The petiolar sinus is open. The medium, truncated-pyramidal, tight cluster carries a medium-sized, short,
elliptical berry.

Cultural aptitude:

vine of high vigour, semi-creeping growth habit; adaptable to different soils and environmental conditions.

Training system and pruning:

it prefers moderately expanded training systems and long pruning.

Susceptibility to diseases and adverse conditions:

it prefers moderately expanded training systems and long pruning.

Enological potential:

it produces very aromatic, light coloured wines, such as light, fresh, fruity rosés and clairets. In red and in blend with Mencia, it produces wines excellently suitable for aging, of bright ruby colour with purple nuances, very aromatic, fruity, and fresh.