Gros Verdot
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Verdot Gros
Gros Verdot is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackcurrant, black plum, violet. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, High alcohol. Often confused with Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for deep color and firm tannin before naming softer, earlier-drinking reds.
- Check blackcurrant-violet profile with medium-plus acidity and compact finish.
Confidence signals
- Blackcurrant-violet profile
- High tannin with medium-plus acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Gironde heritage sites · California · Maule Valley
- Classic styles: Rare heritage Bordeaux-family red with deep color and firm tannic spine · Structured dark-fruited red used in small-lot varietal and blend bottlings
Common questions
Is Gros Verdot a red or white grape variety?
Gros Verdot is a red wine grape variety.
What does Gros Verdot smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Gros Verdot include blackcurrant, black plum, violet and black cherry. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, High alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Gros Verdot?
Documented tells for Gros Verdot: Look for deep color and firm tannin before naming softer, earlier-drinking reds. and Check blackcurrant-violet profile with medium-plus acidity and compact finish..
What is Gros Verdot most often confused with in blind tasting?
Gros Verdot is most commonly confused with Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Tannat. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Gros Verdot grown?
Classic regions for Gros Verdot include Gironde heritage sites, California and Maule Valley.