Wines made from Petit Verdot grapes of Queensland
Discover the best wines made with Petit Verdot as a single variety or as a blend of Queensland.
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 Queensland
Subtropical Australian wine state, high-altitude vineyards (800-1,000 m) on Granite Belt among the country's highest. Shiraz signature in red: structured and fresh with signature notes of blackberry, black cherry, black pepper, eucalyptus, spices and a mineral touch, firm tannins and a tense palate — altitude tempers the heat. Ample Chardonnay, firm Cabernet, supple Merlot. 'Strange Bird' program: floral Fiano, saline Vermentino, spicy Tempranillo, dense Saperavi.
What are the typical flavors of the Petit Verdot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot