Wijnencyclopedie/Blauwe druiven/Petit Verdot
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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.

BodyFull
ZuurgehalteHigh
TanninesHigh
ZoetheidDry
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Petit Verdot means 'little green one' in French, referring to the grape's difficulty ripening in Bordeaux's cool climate.

👃 Proefnotities

Primaire smaken

BlackberryPlumBlack cherry

Secundaire smaken

VioletSageDark chocolateLeather

Aroma's

VioletsPencil shavingsSmoke

🌍 Beroemde wijnregio's

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

🍽️ Perfecte spijscombinaties

Grilled ribeye
Lamb shank
Hard aged cheeses
Dark chocolate
Venison

🌡️ Serveertips

Temperatuur

16-18°C (61-65°F)

Glastype

Large Bordeaux glass

Decanteren

1-2 hours

Rijpingspotentieel

5-20 years

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