Here are the definitions for the letter "p"

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PINOT PRÉCOCE

V.vinifera variety widely grown in Europe. Seems to be of ancient origin, possibly a mutant clone of Pinot Noir. Has over 40 synonym names listed in the Geilweilerhof database (see above), including Früburgunder (or Fruheburgunder). (No other details as yet).

PINOT ST. GEORGE

Grape found on small acreages in California and now thought to be identical to the Negrette of southern France. (See above).

PINOT TEINTURIER

Also known as Teinturier du Cher. Of ancient origin, it is genetically present in the majority of varieties grown in order to add deeper redness, due to its pink flesh, to blends. In the late 20th century the name has come to be used as a generic term in France for all pink-fleshed varieties. Best known offspring is Alicante Bouschet. Many Gamay cépage teinturiers are thought to be derived from Gamay de Bouze.

PINOTAGE

Cultivar widely grown and successful in South Africa since its release in in 1925. Also currently grown in Brazil, Canada, California (USA), Virginia (USA) and Zimbabwe. Derived from the crossing of Pinot Noir x Cinsaut. Used to make a popular, hearty red wine that ages well - (and often requires it). Also grown in some quantity on New Zealand 's North Island where it is used to produce flavorsome, early-maturing wines that are considerably less concentrated/complex than South African versions. Is one of the few varieties to have an entire webpage (www.pinotage.org) devoted to it.

PIQUEPOUL (BLANC)

Synonym name for Folle Blanche variety where grown in the Languedoc region of France. Used for creating vinosity and freshness in the regional white wine blends. Also has the alias name Picpoul. In the Cotes de St-Mont VDQS zone adjoining the Madiran AC of SW France it is known as the Gros Meslier. In Spain the variety has the name Picapoll. Also has synonym names Avello and Picpoule Blanc.

PIQUEPOUL (NOIR)

(No details as yet).

PLANTA FINA DE PETRALBA

No other details as yet other than this aromatic white-wine variety has several synonym names including (in South Africa) Kanaan. Is also grown in France and Spain.

PLAVAC MALI

Recent DNA analysis (reported 2001) has found that this variety is the result of a Dobrocic x Crljenak cross. Has synonym name Mali Plavac. Variety widely grown in Croatia. Used to create a full-bodied red wine that has a resemblance to the varietal wine made from Primitivo grapes, a variety grown in southern Italy.

PLESCHATIK

(No other details as yet other than it is used to produce a dark red, tannic wine in Georgia, CIS.)

Plump

The diminutive of "fat", also implying a degree of "charm" as well.

Ponderous

Even less balanced than a "hearty" or "sturdy" wine. The sole impact is one of high alcohol and "body" character. Little or no acid/tannin content. An everyday red wine, similar to a french "vin ordinaire" country wine sold by alcohol content, can be an example.

PONTAC

A red-wine grape variety that behaves as a teinturier colorant and originally native to south-west France but, at last report, now only to be found on small acreages in the Stellenbosch region of South Africa in part because of a tendency to bear biennial fruit. It reportedly has the unusual use of monkey deterrence in South Africa. Planted at the end of vine rows, and usually the first vine to attract marauding baboons, it stains their paws with the red juice. Apparently thinking it is blood the creatures depart in a great hurry. Thats the theory anyway! Used by a few wineries to produce a varietal version and the historically interesting "Constantia" sweet wine blend with wines made from Orange Muscat grapes. Also used by at least one winery as a blend ingredient in Port production.

PORTAN

Derived from a Grenache x Blauer Portuguiser cross. Developed for use in the Mediterranean climate of the south of France where it will ripen even in the cooler regions. Reported to have similarity to the former parent variety and used as a red wine suitable for blending. No other details as yet.

Portugal

See our Portuguese wine guide.

PORTUGAL MALBEC

(See Tinta Amarela below).