Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 3 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs3 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

What it pairs with

  • Empanada
    A dry Mencía rosado is the standard northwest Spanish partner to a filled pastry.
  • Grilled prawns
    Rosado from Mencía has the freshness for shellfish.
  • Summer salads
    An unoaked rosé keeps light plates uncomplicated.

History

Petit Pittacum Rosado sits alongside the red in the estate's entry range at Arganza. Bodegas Pittacum was founded in 1998 and has been part of the Terras Gauda group since 2002.

Facts

Producer
Bodegas Pittacum · visiting guide
Grapes
Mencía
Classification
DO Bierzo
Oak
Unoaked
ABV
13.0%
Price
€8-12 at retail
Drinking window
1-3 from vintage

Frequently asked about Petit Pittacum Rosado

What grapes are in Petit Pittacum Rosado?

Mencía, the variety that carries the whole Pittacum range.

Where is Petit Pittacum Rosado made?

At Bodegas Pittacum in Arganza del Bierzo, part of the Terras Gauda group.

When should I drink Petit Pittacum Rosado?

Drink within one to three years of the vintage, well chilled.

What food pairs with Petit Pittacum Rosado?

Empanada, grilled prawns, or summer salads.

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