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