Petit Verdot

About this grape variety

A late-ripening Bordeaux red traditionally used as a small percentage in blends, where it adds deep colour, firm tannin and floral-spice aromatics (violet, lavender, pepper). Hard to ripen in maritime Bordeaux — only included in great vintages — but performs spectacularly in warm New World climates like Napa, Australia and Argentina, where it sometimes appears as a serious varietal. A blending grape with character.

Frequently asked questions

How many Petit Verdot wines can I compare on Wine Radar?

Wine Radar compares prices for wines made from Petit Verdot across Portuguese online retailers — 460 in the catalogue.

Which regions produce Petit Verdot wines?

Petit Verdot wines on Wine Radar come mainly from Alentejo, Tejo, Bordeaux, Península de Setúbal, Lisboa.

What is Petit Verdot?

A late-ripening Bordeaux red traditionally used as a small percentage in blends, where it adds deep colour, firm tannin and floral-spice aromatics (violet, lavender, pepper). Hard to ripen in maritime Bordeaux — only included in great vintages — but performs spectacularly in warm New World climates like Napa,…