AROMA OF WINE

Dark fruits, minerals, smoke, spicy, high in alcohol and tannins

Originally from the Bordeaux region, this dark-skinned grape can prove quite a challenge in the vineyard. As an early budding and late-ripening grape, Petit Verdot is susceptible to frosty spring weather and early winter, which makes it difficult to grow.

When the grape does reach its full ripeness, it produces wines that are full-bodied with mouth-gripping tannins and rich in color. Because of this, Petit Verdot gained its fame as a popular blending grape in Bordeaux wines, but today it only plays a smaller part in the blends.

The future is looking bright and quite different for Petit Verdot varietals wines as new world growers are planting the grape in warmer climates, increasing its chances of reaching full maturity.

On its own Petit Verdot flavors range from dark fruits to minerals and black pepper. The aroma is intense with notes of vanilla, smoke, spice and leather.

Petit Verdot can be a big hit or miss, so keep an eye out for the good vintages for a high quality experience.

Origin:

Bordeaux,

France

Petit Verdot

Lagarde Teia Malbec-Petit Verdot (2338158) (2023)

Precision Wine Company, Acclaimed (1998214) (2018)

Precision Wine Company, Navigator Cabernet Sauvignon (2020972) (2020)

Alter Ego, Margaux (1005989) (2019)

Lupicaia (12345678) (2010)

Alter Ego, Margaux (1005989) (2009)

Chateau Palmer 3eme Cru Classe, Margaux (1013658-2019) (2017)

Chateau Palmer 3eme Cru Classe, Margaux (1013658-2019) (2019)

Chateau Palmer 3eme Cru Classe, Margaux (1013658-2005) (2005)

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