Wines made from Petit Verdot grapes of Maharashtra
Discover the best wines made with Petit Verdot as a single variety or as a blend of Maharashtra.
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 Maharashtra
India's leading wine state with ~52 wineries around Nashik ("Wine Capital of India"), Deccan Plateau at 550-600 m sheltered by the Ghats, harvests in February. Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Viognier are the signature whites: lively and aromatic with citrus, tropical fruits, white flowers and a herbaceous touch. Ample Chardonnay. Spiced Shiraz, full Cabernet, generous Zinfandel and supple Merlot for sun-drenched reds.