Petit Verdot

E10604

Petit Verdot is a deeply colored, tannic red wine grape variety from Bordeaux, valued for adding structure, color, and floral-spice complexity to blends.


Statements (47)
Predicate Object
instanceOf Vitis vinifera cultivar
red wine grape variety
wine grape
acidityLevel medium to high
body full-bodied
climatePreference warm climates
color deeply colored
countryOfOrigin France
cultivatedIn Argentina
Australia
Chile
France
Italy
South Africa
Spain
United States
grapeColor black grape
oftenBlendedWith Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Carmenère
Malbec
Merlot
origin Bordeaux
ripeningTime late ripening
roleInBlend adds color
adds floral complexity
adds spice complexity
adds structure
synonym PV (informal abbreviation in wine trade)
tanninLevel high
traditionalRegion Left Bank Bordeaux
traditionalUse minor component in Bordeaux blends
typicalAromas dark fruit
floral notes
spice
violet
typicalFlavors blackberry
blackcurrant
plum
spicy notes
usedFor blending in red Bordeaux-style wines
red wine production
vinification often aged in oak
wineStyle age-worthy
structured
tannic
wineType still red wine


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