Wines made from Petit Verdot grapes of Península de Setúbal
Discover the best wines made with Petit Verdot as a single variety or as a blend of Península de Setúbal.
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 Península de Setúbal
Setúbal Peninsula (also known as Península de Setúbal) is the Portuguese wine region immediately southeast of Lisbon, across the Tejo estuary. The Terroir in the area ranges from sandy coastal plains to the craggy, limestone-rich Serra Arribida hills. The area is known for its Dry red wines made from Castelão, and for its fortified wines and Sweet Moscatel de Setúbal. The wines produced here are made under three titles: two DOCs, Palmela and Setúbal, and one IGP.
What are the typical flavors of the Petit Verdot grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Petit Verdot
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Petit Verdot
- OakPresent in 5% of Petit Verdot
- Black fruitPresent in 4% of Petit Verdot
- EarthPresent in 4% of Petit Verdot
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Petit Verdot
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Petit Verdot
- Dark fruitPresent in 2% of Petit Verdot
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Petit Verdot
- OakyPresent in 2% of Petit Verdot
- CherryPresent in 2% of Petit Verdot
- ChocolatePresent in 2% of Petit Verdot
- LeatherPresent in 2% of Petit Verdot
- PlumPresent in 2% of Petit Verdot
- TobaccoPresent in 2% of Petit Verdot
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Petit Verdot
- MintPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
- CedarPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
- CoffeePresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot