Wines made from Petit Verdot grapes of Yecla
Discover the best wines made with Petit Verdot as a single variety or as a blend of Yecla.
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 Murcie
DO of Murcia on sunny high plateaus, kingdom of Monastrell (Mourvèdre, ~80% of the vineyard, min. 60% in red). Dense solar signature reds with notes of blackberry, candied black cherry, garrigue, leather, liquorice and a hint of sweet spices, firm tannins and warm palate — historic land of the grape. Round Garnacha, supple Tempranillo, peppery Syrah, firm Cabernet.
What are the typical flavors of the Petit Verdot grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 3% of Petit Verdot
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Petit Verdot
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot