Malbec vs Petit Verdot
Compare Malbec and Petit Verdot: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Malbec | Petit Verdot | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 23089 | 10106 |
| Average rating | 3.70 / 5 | 3.85 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, Argentina, United States, Chile, Australia | France, United States, Italy, South Africa, Argentina |
Malbec
Deep, velvety reds with an intense purple colour, showing aromas of blackberry, black plum, violet, cocoa and gentle spice. Round tannins, fleshy palate, peppery length. Star of Cahors AOC (Côt, Auxerrois) in France and the absolute signature of Mendoza, Argentina (Uco Valley, Luján de Cuyo). A French South-West variety that became the Argentine emblem after its post-phylloxera decline.
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Dark, full-bodied reds with tight tannins and inky colour, showing aromas of blackberry, violet, gentle spice, liquorice and mentholated balsamic notes. Contributes colour, structure and aromatic freshness to great Médoc blends (Palmer, Léoville-Las Cases) where it remains a minority. Also vinified as a single variety in Spain (La Mancha), California, Australia and Argentina. A late-ripening Bordeaux variety.
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