Grape · Red
Petit Verdot
RedWSET level 2
Very late ripening, used as 'seasoning' in Bordeaux blends. Intense color and aroma. Successful as varietal outside Bordeaux. Name means 'little green'.
- Origin
- Bordeaux, France
- Climate
- Warm
- Skin colour
- Very dark, thick
- Alcohol
- 13-15%
- Ageing potential
- Excellent
Taste profile
Aromas
- Violet
- Blackcurrant
- Leather
- Pencil
- Spices
Where does it grow?
Key wines
- Pauillac (blend)
- Australian Petit Verdot
Food
Red meat, game, aged cheeses
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