It would seem odd to find Petit Verdot in the Douro, except that this estate has a French winemaker. In fact, this grape, once seen as hard to ripen in its home of Bordeaux, thrives in the hot climate of Douro giving a rich, black-fruit, dark colored wine. With tannins that are well in balance, it should be ready to drink from 2019.
It would seem odd to find Petit Verdot in the Douro, except that this estate has a French winemaker. In fact, this grape, once seen as hard to ripen in its home of Bordeaux, thrives in the hot climate of Douro giving a rich, black-fruit, dark colored wine. With tannins that are well in balance, it should be ready to drink from 2019.
It would seem odd to find Petit Verdot in the Douro, except that this estate has a French winemaker. In fact, this grape, once seen as hard to ripen in its home of Bordeaux, thrives in the hot climate of Douro giving a rich, black-fruit, dark colored wine. With tannins that are well in balance, it should be ready to drink from 2019.