Petit Verdot, translated by "Little green" in French, this late red type of vine does not always reach its full maturity under the tempered climate of Bordeaux. Therefore, Petit-Verdot doesn't represent more than 2%-3% of the vineyard's total surface at Bordeaux. It is traditionally been used to add flavour, colour, and tannins to the Bordeaux blend. Indeed, Petit-Verdot produces full-bodied, extremely deep-colored wines with peppery flavour characteristics, and high tannins/acidity. Petit Verdot is particularly well appreciated by growers for rebalancing blendings presenting some alcoholic excess. Small amounts of Petit Verdot are also planted in Chile and California.

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