Petit Verdot, an ancient French grape variety that has spent centuries as a supporting player, is slowly stepping into the spotlight. More and more wine lovers are discovering a truly unusual wine that combines full body and high tannins with a vivid floral-fruity aroma.
In this video, we look at the origins of Petit Verdot, the centuries-long difficulties of maturing in Bordeaux, the reasons for its decline, and its remarkable revival. We’ll discover how winemakers from Italy, Spain, Portugal, the USA, Australia, South Africa, Argentina, Chile, and Peru helped unlock the true potential of this grape, and how Bordeaux itself has once again embraced its forgotten child.
We’ll discuss the aromatic profile of Petit Verdot and its distinctive features. You’ll also find practical serving and food pairing tips.
Author – Yaroslava Polosina, sommelier and wine educator.
00:00 Introduction
00:47 Origin of the variety
01:32 Characteristics of the variety and its history in Bordeaux
04:26 Petit Verdot in Italy and “Super Tuscan” Wines
07:34 Petit Verdot in Spain and Portugal
08:12 Petit Verdot in the USA
09:17 Petit Verdot in Australia, South Africa, and South America
11:09 Revival of the variety in Bordeaux
12:51 Serving
13:24 Testing
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