Enciclopédia de Vinhos/Uvas Tintas/Petit Verdot
Vinho TintoBordeaux, 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
AcidezHigh
TaninosHigh
DoçuraDry
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Petit Verdot means 'little green one' in French, referring to the grape's difficulty ripening in Bordeaux's cool climate.

👃 Notas de Degustação

Sabores Primários

BlackberryPlumBlack cherry

Sabores Secundários

VioletSageDark chocolateLeather

Aromas

VioletsPencil shavingsSmoke

🌍 Regiões Vinícolas Famosas

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

🍽️ Harmonizações Perfeitas com Comidas

Grilled ribeye
Lamb shank
Hard aged cheeses
Dark chocolate
Venison

🌡️ Guia de Serviço

Temperatura

16-18°C (61-65°F)

Tipo de Taça

Large Bordeaux glass

Decantação

1-2 hours

Potencial de Envelhecimento

5-20 years

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