Wines made from Petit Verdot grapes of Morellino di Scansano

Discover the best wines made with Petit Verdot as a single variety or as a blend of Morellino di Scansano.

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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 Toscane

The wine region of Morellino di Scansano is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Villa Acquaviva or the Domaine Alberese produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Morellino di Scansano are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Morellino di Scansano often reveals types of flavors of cherry, rosemary or spices and sometimes also flavors of ripe blackberries, black fruit or floral.

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

CherryPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
OakyPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
EarthyPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
TobaccoPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
LeatherPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
RaspberryPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot

Non oakPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
EarthPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
OakPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
SpicesPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
Red fruitPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
Black fruitPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot

News about the grape variety Petit Verdot

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