Wines made from Petit Verdot grapes of Graves

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More informations about the variety Petit Verdot

Petit Verdot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (southwest). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Petit Verdot noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

More informations about the region of Bordeaux

Graves is a wine region on the left bank of the Bordeaux region of France, characterized by the gravel soils that give it its name. Unique among the sub-regions of Bordeaux, Graves is equally respected for its red and white wines. The AOC Graves, which covers both red and white wines, is the catch-all appellation of the district. A typical Graves red is based on the classic Bordeaux grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot sometimes in a supporting role.

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

OakPresent in 30% of Petit Verdot
Black fruitPresent in 26% of Petit Verdot
EarthPresent in 25% of Petit Verdot
Red fruitPresent in 22% of Petit Verdot
Non oakPresent in 22% of Petit Verdot
SpicesPresent in 18% of Petit Verdot
LeatherPresent in 13% of Petit Verdot
MicrobioPresent in 11% of Petit Verdot
CherryPresent in 11% of Petit Verdot
OakyPresent in 11% of Petit Verdot

EarthyPresent in 9% of Petit Verdot
Black fruitsPresent in 8% of Petit Verdot
Tree fruitPresent in 8% of Petit Verdot
ChocolatePresent in 8% of Petit Verdot
PlumPresent in 8% of Petit Verdot
BlackberryPresent in 8% of Petit Verdot
Citrus fruitPresent in 7% of Petit Verdot
TobaccoPresent in 7% of Petit Verdot
Black currantPresent in 6% of Petit Verdot
VanillaPresent in 6% of Petit Verdot

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