Petit Verdot vs Grenache noir
Compare Petit Verdot and Grenache noir: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Petit Verdot | Grenache noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 10106 | 1685 |
| Average rating | 3.85 / 5 | 3.88 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, United States, Italy, South Africa, Argentina | France, Spain, United States, Australia, South Africa |
Petit Verdot
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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Supple, sunny reds with a light robe and generous alcohol, with aromas of candied red fruits (strawberry, raspberry, cherry), garrigue, gentle spices, white pepper and kirsch notes. Ripe tannins and a warm palate. Pillar of GSM blends in the southern Rhône (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras), star of Tavel rosé, Priorat and Aragonese Garnacha. Also in natural sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Historic Mediterranean variety from Aragon.
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