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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Petit Verdot is a red grape variety, with its roots in Bordeaux, France.
The wines show full body, high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to blackberry, plum, violet, spice, earth and floral.
It is planted most seriously in California, Australia, Tuscany and Lazio.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm, dry.
It blends readily with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
On other labels it goes by Verdot and Petit Verdau.
At the table it suits asturian bean stew (fabada), braised beef and lentil soup with smoked ham hock.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Asturian bean stew (fabada)
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Braised beef
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Lentil soup with smoked ham hock
Also labelled.
Verdot, Petit Verdau.
Bottles to look for.
- Abadia Retuerta P V Petit Verdot, Vino de Pago, Spain
- Alpasion Grand Petit Verdot, Los Chacayes, Argentina
- Bodegas Cerron 'Rabia', Jumilla, Spain
- Campo alla Sughera 'Campo alla Sughera' Rosso Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Casale del Giglio Petit Verdot Lazio IGT, Italy
- Castello Romitorio 'Romito' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Collazzi 'Ferro' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Component Wine Co. Petit Verdot, Napa Valley, USA
Petit Verdot: common questions
01.What does Petit Verdot taste like?+
Petit Verdot tastes of blackberry, plum, violet, spice, earth and floral. The wines show full body, high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Petit Verdot from?+
Petit Verdot originates in Bordeaux, France.
03.Where is Petit Verdot grown?+
The key regions for Petit Verdot are California, Australia, Tuscany and Lazio.
04.What food pairs with Petit Verdot?+
Pour it with asturian bean stew (fabada), braised beef and lentil soup with smoked ham hock.
05.What else is Petit Verdot called?+
Petit Verdot is also labelled Verdot and Petit Verdau.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.