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How to tell them apart in a blind tasting
The clearest separator between Petit Verdot and Tannat is alcohol: Petit Verdot is High while Tannat is Medium. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
Step 02
Compare structure side by side, then resolve the close-call with the right separator.
Petit Verdot leans very high tannin and dark floral-graphite profile; Tannat leans dark fruit with very firm tannin and black-tea grip.
Train this pair →The clearest separator between Petit Verdot and Tannat is alcohol: Petit Verdot is High while Tannat is Medium. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
On the WSET ladder, Petit Verdot is High and Tannat is Medium for alcohol.
Petit Verdot and Tannat are both red grape varieties.