Wines made from Petit Verdot grapes of Texas
Discover the best wines made with Petit Verdot as a single variety or as a blend of Texas.
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 Texas
Texas is the largest state in the United States of America and one of the most productive viticultural states. Covering 696,000 km² (268,000 square miles) between latitudes 25-36°N, this hot, Dry state is home to a range of mesoclimates suitable for viticulture in the deserts, mountains, lakes and plains of Texas. The main Grape varieties grown in Texas are Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and (despite the hot conditions) Sauvignon Blanc. Generally speaking, Texas viticulture is divided into three main regions: NorthCentral, Southeast and Trans-Pecos.
What are the typical flavors of the Petit Verdot grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 14% of Petit Verdot
- OakPresent in 14% of Petit Verdot
- Non oakPresent in 12% of Petit Verdot
- Black fruitPresent in 12% of Petit Verdot
- SpicesPresent in 9% of Petit Verdot
- Red fruitPresent in 9% of Petit Verdot
- FloralPresent in 2% of Petit Verdot
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
News about the grape variety Petit Verdot
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