Petit Verdot
Petit Verdot is a red grape native to the Bordeaux region of France. This grape is most famous for being one of the accepted grapes allowed in Bordeaux red wine, a blend that includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Carmenère. Recently, winemakers in some New World wine regions have broadened the variety’s applications, using them to produce single-varietal wines.
In the vineyard, the thick-skinned grapes ripen to purple, although their problems with ripening has led to their identity as “Petit Verdot,” or “little green.”
This late-ripening grape can thrive in cool climates with mineral soils, although recent plantings and winemaking suggest that it does better in warmer environments. Some 18th-century records suggest that the grape originates from farther south in France, which might explain the trouble it often has when it comes to full ripening in cooler areas.
The most recognizable descriptors used when it comes to Petit Verdot are dark fruits like blackberry and plum and herbal and purple flower notes. Upon aging, wines made from—or including—Petit Verdot also assume secondary notes of leather and mocha.
In addition to France—where the grape is still used in some Bordeaux blends, though it has fallen out of favor with many producers—Petit Verdot is now grown in Argentina, Australia, Chile, Italy, Peru, Portugal, Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, Long Island, Mexico, Washington, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa.
Synonyms: Bouton, Carmelin, Lambruesquet Noir, Heran, Carmelin, Petit Verdau, Petit Verdot Noir, Verdot and Verdot Rouge.
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Château Margaux 2020 Margaux
BordeauxThis is a big wine, smoky and rich. With a higher proportion ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$641 -
Stride 2018 Petit Verdot (Napa Valley)
NapaAn inky dark color, potent fruit aromas and deep, ripe flavors characterize ...See Full Review$52 -
Château la Gurgue 2020 Margaux
BordeauxWith nearly 25% Petit Verdot in the blend, this wine has weight ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$22 -
Mira 2018 Jimmy D's Red (Napa Valley)
NapaGreat balance, intricate layers of flavor and velvety tannins make this blend ...See Full Review$60 -
V. Sattui 2019 Vittorio's Vineyard Petit Verdot (Napa Valley)
NapaThis tightly wound wine needs significant aging time to show its best ...See Full Review$52 -
Château Pey de Pont 2020 Cru Bourgeois (Médoc)
BordeauxFour grapes varieties including Petit Verdot and the two Cabernets come together ...Best BuySee Full Review$20 -
Materra Cunat Family Vineyards 2019 Midnight Red (Napa Valley)
NapaDelicious mocha and black-cherry flavors distinguish this layered, supple and complex wine ...See Full Review$44 -
Castello di Amorosa 2015 La Castellana Red (Napa Valley)
NapaThis powerful, concentrated and firmly structured wine blends Cabernet Sauvignon grapes with ...See Full Review$105 -
Glenelly 2016 Estate Reserve Red (Stellenbosch)
South AfricaThis is a blend of 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 15% Syrah ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$25 -
Bodega Garzón 2020 Single Vineyard Petit Verdot (Maldonado)
UruguayRipe black cherry and cranberry aromas shape the nose of this delicate ...See Full Review$29 -
Gimenez Mendez 2020 Alta Reserva Petit Verdot (Canelones)
UruguayPlum and blueberry jam blend with notes of coffee bean. This red ...See Full Review$31 -
Robert Mondavi 2019 Red (Napa Valley)
NapaDeep in fruit and dark spice flavors, this full-bodied and moderately tannic ...See Full Review$45 -
The Paring 2018 Red (California)
California OtherThis blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 18% Merlot and ...See Full Review$25 -
Écluse 2020 Ensemble Red (Paso Robles)
Central CoastClean lines of baked blackberry, cassis and roasted coffee bean show on ...See Full Review$56 -
Oak Farm 2021 Tievoli Cabernet Sauvignon (Lodi)
Central ValleyOverall, a nice, well-balanced Cabernet Sauvignon that includes 16% Petite Sirah, 4% ...Best BuySee Full Review$20 -
Rustenberg 2019 John X Merriman Red (Stellenbosch)
South AfricaThis is a medium-bodied blend of 43.5% Merlot and 41% Cabernet Sauvignon ...See Full Review$33 -
Scaredy Cat Ranch 2020 Rowdy Bunch Red (Ramona Valley)
South CoastThis blend of 35% Tempranillo, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot and ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$35 -
Château La Rose Sarron 2020 Ambassadeur de Graves (Graves)
BordeauxThis is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and a ...See Full Review$25 -
Twisted Cedar 2019 Native American Owned Red (California)
California OtherFine-grained tannins and an elevated acidity make this a fun and approachable ...Best BuySee Full Review$14 -
The Crusher 2021 78% Merlot Merlot (California)
California OtherWith 19% Petite Sirah and 1% Petit Verdot in the mix, this ...Best BuySee Full Review$15
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