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Variety: Petit Verdot

Color: Red

Other names:

Varietal Notes:

Before Petite Verdot was the given the recognition it deserved it was used as a minor addition to the great Bordeaux’s of France. Now it is a “rising star” in California, Oregon, and New World wine regions.

Courtesy Vitis International Variety Catalogue

*Characteristics:**					The wines are a deep, dark, rich, purple in color. They have strong yet balanced tannins. Petite Verdot wines are incredibly complex when standing alone, making for a great and different wine with a smooth mouth feel.
*Aromas/Flavors:**					Petite Verdot exudes an exotic spicy aroma with floral notes on the palate. It an be considered earthy, rustic, and warm.
Food Pairing:					This wine will pair well with cheese plates and hearty meals.
Aging:**					Ages very well.
Commercial Examples***:					Permund Cellars ’05 Petite Verdot, Virginia; Abacela ’05 Petite Verdot, Umpqua Valley, Oregon
* Character, Aromas, and Flavors of wine produced from the above-mentioned grapes are based upon a general assessment of the variety. Winemaker results will vary. The ability to age is tied directly to the wine's chemical make-up. Aging in the context of a varietal assumes the wines produced can or tend to yield the correct chemical make-up. Winemaker results will vary. * Commercial Examples provided as varietal references for benchmarking. Winemaker results will vary.