Viiniopas/Punaiset rypäleet/Petit Verdot
PunaviiniBordeaux, 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.

RunkoFull
HappamuusHigh
TanniinitHigh
MakeusDry
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Petit Verdot means 'little green one' in French, referring to the grape's difficulty ripening in Bordeaux's cool climate.

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Ensisijaiset maut

BlackberryPlumBlack cherry

Toissijaiset maut

VioletSageDark chocolateLeather

Aromit

VioletsPencil shavingsSmoke

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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

🍽️ Täydelliset ruokayhdistelmät

Grilled ribeye
Lamb shank
Hard aged cheeses
Dark chocolate
Venison

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Lämpötila

16-18°C (61-65°F)

Lasityyppi

Large Bordeaux glass

Dekantointi

1-2 hours

Kypsymispotentiaali

5-20 years

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