Wein-Enzyklopädie/Rote Trauben/Petit Verdot
RotweinBordeaux, France

Petit Verdot

A late-ripening Bordeaux variety used as a 'seasoning' grape in blends, adding color, tannin, and violet aromatics. Climate change has enabled more single-varietal bottlings.

KörperFull
SäureHigh
TannineHigh
SüßeDry
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Petit Verdot means 'little green one' in French, referring to the grape's difficulty ripening in Bordeaux's cool climate.

👃 Verkostungsnotizen

Primäraromen

BlackberryPlumBlack cherry

Sekundäraromen

VioletSageDark chocolateLeather

Aromen

VioletsPencil shavingsSmoke

🌍 Berühmte Weinregionen

Bordeaux

France
Seasoning blends

Traditional blending grape, rarely over 5% of blend

Napa Valley

USA
Standalone wines

Warmer climate allows full ripening, single varietals

Australia

Australia
Full expression

Success in warm regions, bold style

Spain

Spain
Modern plantings

Growing popularity in warm Spanish regions

🍽️ Perfekte Speisebegleitungen

Grilled ribeye
Lamb shank
Hard aged cheeses
Dark chocolate
Venison

🌡️ Servieranleitung

Temperatur

16-18°C (61-65°F)

Glaseinrichtung

Large Bordeaux glass

Dekantieren

1-2 hours

Reifungspotenzial

5-20 years

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