Wines made from Petit Verdot grapes of Port Phillip
Discover the best wines made with Petit Verdot as a single variety or as a blend of Port Phillip.
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 Victoria
Victoria wine zone around Port Phillip Bay and Melbourne, 5 flagship regions. Pinot Noir signature red king (Yarra, Mornington): fine and silky with signature notes of red cherry, raspberry, undergrowth, dried flowers and spice hint, fine tannins and elegant palate. Ample tense Chardonnay (Yarra), lively Sauvignon, floral Pinot Gris. Cool-climate Shiraz, peppery and fresh (Heathcote, Sunbury).