Petit Verdot (France)
Petit Verdot is commonly used as a blendig grape in Bordeaux.
Some wines from Argentina and Spain are produced exclusively by Petit Verdot.
Petit Verdot Flavors
Dark Berries, Dark Fruit, Jam, and Violets are typical Petit Verdot flavors.
 Blueberry |
 Black Cherry |
 Blackberry |
 Plum |
 Fig |
 Jam |
 Violets |
 Licorice |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging:
 Vanilla |
 Coffee |
 Chocolate |
 Tobacco |
Petit Verdot Profile
Petit Verdot has a profile much like Shiraz:
| BODY: | Full |
| TANNINS: | High |
| FRUIT: | High |
| ACIDITY: | Medium - High |
| ALCOHOL: | 13-14% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 17-18°C (63-64°F) |
Petit Verdot Food Pairing
A full bodied Petit Verdot pairs best with Bold Food.
Petit Verdot loves Smoke, Curry and Cajun Spices.
 Spicy Tapas |
 Spicy Burger |
 Salami |
 Casseroles |
 Chili |
 Red Meat |
 Deer |
 Wild Boar |
Excellent Pairings
South African. Indian. Creole.
Cured Meat. Salami.
Hot BBQ. Chicken. Pork.
Hot Curry. Spiced Rice (Thai).
Stew.
South African Specialities
Bobotie (Cured Meat).
Boerwor (Curry Sausage).
Potjiekos (Meat Stew).
The Ideal Glass for Petit Verdot
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The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl. The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance. The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste. |
