Wines made from Petit Verdot grapes of Mount Lofty Ranges

Discover the best wines made with Petit Verdot as a single variety or as a blend of Mount Lofty Ranges.

More informations about the variety 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.

More informations about the region of Australie du Sud

South Australian wine zone north and south of Adelaide, grouping Adelaide Hills, Adelaide Plains and Clare Valley. Varied altitudes up to 600 m. Signature Riesling at Clare Valley: dry and taut with notes of lime, grapefruit, green apple, white flowers and a mineral slate touch, vibrant palate and long ageing. Cool-climate Adelaide Hills: chiseled Chardonnay, lively Sauvignon, fine Pinot Noir.

What are the typical flavors of the Petit Verdot grape variety?