Wines made from Petit Verdot grapes of Zacatecas
Discover the best wines made with Petit Verdot as a single variety or as a blend of Zacatecas.
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 Center
Mexican vinicultural altiplano (Trancoso, Jerez, Fresnillo) at 2,000–2,500 m, dry and cold climate with marked thermal amplitude slowing maturation. Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are signature king reds — structured with intense black cherry, blackberry, plum, leather and a spiced touch, firm tannins and ageing potential. Syrah, Malbec and Ruby Cabernet as complements. Chenin Blanc and Ugni Blanc as fresh altitude whites.