Wines made from Petit Verdot grapes of Juanico
Discover the best wines made with Petit Verdot as a single variety or as a blend of Juanico.
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 Canelones
Canelones department northeast of Montevideo (Uruguay), ~60% of national production, clay-limestone soils, temperate oceanic climate. Signature Tannat as red king (national variety, exceeds French output): deep and fleshy with black mulberry, candied cherry, plum, cocoa, leather, tobacco and spices, firm tannins and structured palate — South American version of Madiran. Firm Cabernet, supple Merlot. Fresh Chardonnay-Pinot sparkling wines.
What are the typical flavors of the Petit Verdot grape variety?
- CreamPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
- CherryPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
- OakyPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
- SmokePresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
- BlueberryPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
- TobaccoPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
- VioletPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
- CoffeePresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
- LicoricePresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
- PlumPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
- JamPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
- RaspberryPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
- PepperPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Petit Verdot