Petit Verdot vs Tinta Barroca
Compare Petit Verdot and Tinta Barroca: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Petit Verdot | Tinta Barroca | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 10106 | 1871 |
| Average rating | 3.85 / 5 | 3.81 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, United States, Italy, South Africa, Argentina | Portugal, South Africa, Australia, United States, Spain |
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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Intensely coloured, warm reds, sun-drenched with generous alcohol, with aromas of red and black candied fruits, plum, gentle spices and cocoa notes. Ripe tannins and a broad palate. Traditional partner of touriga nacional and touriga franca in the blends of great Port wines (especially Tawny and Ruby) and modern dry Douro DOC. Native Portuguese variety from the Douro and Trás-os-Montes.
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