Enciclopedia Vinurilor/Struguri Roșii/Petit Verdot
Vin RoșuBordeaux, 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.

CorpFull
AciditateHigh
TaninuriHigh
DulceațăDry
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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 de degustare

Arome primare

BlackberryPlumBlack cherry

Arome secundare

VioletSageDark chocolateLeather

Arome

VioletsPencil shavingsSmoke

🌍 Regiuni viticole faimoase

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

🍽️ Asortări culinare perfecte

Grilled ribeye
Lamb shank
Hard aged cheeses
Dark chocolate
Venison

🌡️ Ghid de servire

Temperatură

16-18°C (61-65°F)

Tip de pahar

Large Bordeaux glass

Decantare

1-2 hours

Potențial de învechire

5-20 years

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