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Gros Verdot is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Bordeaux, France.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for black fruit and floral.
The regions that matter for it are Bordeaux.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, low vigour and a preference for moderate.
It blends readily with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Carmenère and Malbec.
Watch for the synonyms: Verdot Colon and Verdot.
At the table it suits steak niçoise, stuffed fried tortilla (pupusa) and roast lamb with rosemary and garlic.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Cabernet Franc
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Carmenère
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Malbec
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Merlot
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Petit Verdot
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Saint-Macaire
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Cabernet Franc
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Carmenère
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Malbec
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Merlot
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Petit Verdot
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Saint-Macaire
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Food pairings.
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Steak niçoise
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Stuffed fried tortilla (pupusa)
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Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic
Also labelled.
Verdot Colon, Verdot.
Gros Verdot: common questions
01.What does Gros Verdot taste like?+
Gros Verdot tastes of black fruit and floral. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Gros Verdot from?+
Gros Verdot originates in Bordeaux, France.
03.Where is Gros Verdot grown?+
The key regions for Gros Verdot are Bordeaux.
04.What food pairs with Gros Verdot?+
Pour it with steak niçoise, stuffed fried tortilla (pupusa) and roast lamb with rosemary and garlic.
05.What else is Gros Verdot called?+
Gros Verdot is also labelled Verdot Colon and Verdot.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.