Petite Pearl is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Minnesota, USA.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-low tannin, low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for blueberry, plum, cherry, anise and mint.
The regions that matter for it are Wisconsin, Nebraska, Iowa and Indiana.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, high vigour and a preference for cold.
Watch for the synonyms: Petite Perle and Petite Pearl.
At the table it suits beef, venison, chocolates and caramel.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Petite Perle, Petite Pearl.
Bottles to look for.
- Acres Away Winery Petite Pearl Rose, Indiana, USA
- Acres Away Winery Petite Pearl, Indiana, USA
- Bailey's Run Vineyard & Winery Petite Pearl, Upper Mississippi Valley, USA
- Cellar 426 Aspire Reserve Collection Barrel Select Petite Pearl, Nebraska, USA
- Country Heritage Winery & Vineyard Petite Pearl, Indiana, USA
- Dancing Dragonfly Tap Dance, Wisconsin, USA
- Domaine des Feux Follets 'Clayver Cosmique' Petite Pearl, Quebec, Canada
- Front Road Cellars Petite Pearl, Norfolk County, Canada
Petite Pearl: common questions
01.What does Petite Pearl taste like?+
02.Where is Petite Pearl from?+
03.Where is Petite Pearl grown?+
04.What food pairs with Petite Pearl?+
05.What else is Petite Pearl called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of USA.