Vinsleksikon/Røde druer/Petit Verdot
RødvinBordeaux, 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.

FyldeFull
SyrlighetHigh
TanninerHigh
SødmeDry
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Petit Verdot means 'little green one' in French, referring to the grape's difficulty ripening in Bordeaux's cool climate.

👃 Smaksnotater

Primære smaker

BlackberryPlumBlack cherry

Sekundære smaker

VioletSageDark chocolateLeather

Aromaer

VioletsPencil shavingsSmoke

🌍 Berømte vinregioner

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 matkombinasjoner

Grilled ribeye
Lamb shank
Hard aged cheeses
Dark chocolate
Venison

🌡️ Serveringsguide

Temperatur

16-18°C (61-65°F)

Glass type

Large Bordeaux glass

Dekantering

1-2 hours

Lagringspotensial

5-20 years

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