Petit Verdot
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Petit Verdot Noir
Petit Verdot is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackberry, violet, graphite. Structure: Full body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, High alcohol. Often confused with Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for powerful tannin and deep color even in small-blend contexts.
- Check for violet and graphite over overtly jammy fruit.
Confidence signals
- High tannin with floral-dark profile
- Graphite and licorice notes
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Bordeaux · Castilla-La Mancha · South Australia · California
- Classic styles: Dense high-tannin blending component · Warm-climate varietal red
Common questions
Is Petit Verdot a red or white grape variety?
Petit Verdot is a red wine grape variety.
What does Petit Verdot smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Petit Verdot include blackberry, violet and graphite. Structural profile: Full body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, High alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Petit Verdot?
Documented tells for Petit Verdot: Look for powerful tannin and deep color even in small-blend contexts. and Check for violet and graphite over overtly jammy fruit..
What is Petit Verdot most often confused with in blind tasting?
Petit Verdot is most commonly confused with Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Carmenere. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Petit Verdot grown?
Classic regions for Petit Verdot include Bordeaux, Castilla-La Mancha, South Australia and California.