Wines made from Petit Verdot grapes of Israel
Discover the best wines made with Petit Verdot as a single variety or as a blend of Israel.
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 wines of Israel
Israel is located in the western Part of the Middle East (or Near East), at the eastern end of the Mediterranean. The controversial borders of the modern Jewish state were created following World War II. Its wine industry has its roots in the late 19th century, but has expanded greatly in recent decades. Various varieties of "international" wine grapes have proven themselves in Israel's best Vineyards.
What are the typical flavors of the Petit Verdot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 77% of Petit Verdot
- Black fruitPresent in 72% of Petit Verdot
- SpicesPresent in 61% of Petit Verdot
- Red fruitPresent in 57% of Petit Verdot
- Non oakPresent in 50% of Petit Verdot
- EarthPresent in 50% of Petit Verdot
- Dried fruitPresent in 27% of Petit Verdot
- MicrobioPresent in 21% of Petit Verdot
- VegetalPresent in 14% of Petit Verdot
- FloralPresent in 9% of Petit Verdot
- VanillaPresent in 8% of Petit Verdot
- Black fruitsPresent in 8% of Petit Verdot
- ChocolatePresent in 8% of Petit Verdot
- EarthyPresent in 8% of Petit Verdot
- OakyPresent in 8% of Petit Verdot
- RaspberryPresent in 7% of Petit Verdot
- TobaccoPresent in 7% of Petit Verdot
- BlackberryPresent in 7% of Petit Verdot
- SmokePresent in 7% of Petit Verdot
- PlumPresent in 7% of Petit Verdot
News about the grape variety Petit Verdot
Liv-ex 2021 Power 100 shows rebalancing of the fine wine market
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The Macallan launches 81-year-old whisky
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Port producer proposes new classification for ‘young harvest’ releases
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