Petit Verdot
peh-TEE vehr-DOH
Dry · Red
A late-ripening Bordeaux variety used in small proportions for added color, tannin, and violet aromatics. Varietal bottlings from warmer climates show ink-dark intensity.
Globalplantings
9,607
hectares · 2023
Topcountry
Spain
23% of global total
Countriesgrown
20
across 4 continents
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