Vinlexikon/Röda druvor/Petit Verdot
Rött vinBordeaux, 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.

KroppFull
SyraHigh
TanninerHigh
SötmaDry
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Petit Verdot means 'little green one' in French, referring to the grape's difficulty ripening in Bordeaux's cool climate.

👃 Provningsanteckningar

Primära smaker

BlackberryPlumBlack cherry

Sekundära smaker

VioletSageDark chocolateLeather

Aromer

VioletsPencil shavingsSmoke

🌍 Kända 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

🍽️ Perfekta matkombinationer

Grilled ribeye
Lamb shank
Hard aged cheeses
Dark chocolate
Venison

🌡️ Serveringsguide

Temperatur

16-18°C (61-65°F)

Glaskoppstyp

Large Bordeaux glass

Dekantering

1-2 hours

Lagringspotential

5-20 years

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