Enciclopedia del Vino/Uve Rosse/Petit Verdot
Vino RossoBordeaux, 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.

CorpoFull
AciditàHigh
TanniniHigh
DolcezzaDry
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Petit Verdot means 'little green one' in French, referring to the grape's difficulty ripening in Bordeaux's cool climate.

👃 Note di Degustazione

Sapori Primari

BlackberryPlumBlack cherry

Sapori Secondari

VioletSageDark chocolateLeather

Aromi

VioletsPencil shavingsSmoke

🌍 Regioni Vinicole Famose

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

🍽️ Abbinamenti Cibo Perfetti

Grilled ribeye
Lamb shank
Hard aged cheeses
Dark chocolate
Venison

🌡️ Guida al Servizio

Temperatura

16-18°C (61-65°F)

Tipo di Bicchiere

Large Bordeaux glass

Decantazione

1-2 hours

Potenziale di Invecchiamento

5-20 years

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