{"title":"Petit Verdot","description":"\u003cp\u003ePetit Verdot originated in the Bordeaux region of France, where it has been cultivated since the 18th century. The grape's name translates to \"little green,\" referring to its tendency to ripen late in the season, often remaining green when other varieties have already matured. This late-ripening characteristic made it challenging to grow consistently in Bordeaux's maritime climate, leading to its gradual decline as a major component in blends, though it remains valued as a small but important blending grape in Left Bank châteaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetit Verdot produces deeply colored wines with intense tannins and high acidity. The grape contributes dark fruit flavors including blackberry and plum, along with distinctive spice notes of black pepper, violet, and sometimes tobacco or leather. Wines featuring Petit Verdot typically display a full-bodied structure with firm tannins that require aging to soften, making it an excellent variety for long-term cellaring. The grape's natural acidity and color intensity make it particularly valuable in blends, where small percentages can add backbone and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile historically associated with Bordeaux, Petit Verdot has found success in warmer climates including California's Napa Valley, Argentina's Mendoza, Australia's Coonawarra, and Italy's Tuscany. In these regions, the grape achieves better ripeness and is increasingly used as a varietal wine rather than just a blending component. The wine's robust tannins and intense flavors pair well with grilled red meats, game, aged cheeses, and dishes with strong herbs and spices.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"passopisciaro-franchetti-rosso-terre-siciliane-igt","title":"Passopisciaro - Franchetti - Rosso Terre Siciliane IGT","description":"\u003cp\u003ePassopisciaro's Rosso Terre Siciliane IGT ist ein vollmundiger Rotwein aus Petit Verdot, der den kühnen Charakter von Siziliens sonnengetränktem Terroir einfängt. Dieser wärmende, hochalkoholische Ausdruck zeigt die natürlichen pfeffrigen und kräuterigen Qualitäten der Traube sowie reichhaltige Schwarzfruchtnoten, die die Appellation Terre Siciliane definieren. Die Struktur und Intensität des Weines machen ihn zu einer charakteristischen Wahl für Sammler, die authentischen sizilianischen Charakter suchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePetit Verdot gedeiht in Siziliens Mittelmeerklima und entwickelt konzentrierte Aromen und feste Tannine, die sowohl den kurzfristigen Genuss als auch die Lagerung im Keller belohnen. Passopisciaro's Weinphilosophie betont den Ausdruck des Terroirs und lässt die vulkanischen Böden und die warme Wachstumsperiode das Profil des Weines prägen. Dieser Rotwein passt wunderbar zu kräftigen Gerichten: gegrilltes Fleisch, Wildbret, Lamm und Rind zeigen seine Tiefe, während Blauschimmelkäse, Manchego und durchgewachsenes Charcuterie seine pfeffrigen Noten ergänzen. Er ist gleichermassen heimisch neben Pilz-Risotto und frischen kräuterbetonten Pastagerichten und macht ihn damit zu einer vielseitigen Bereicherung für gehobene Unterhaltung in Villen und Feinschmecker-Restaurants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Passopisciaro","offers":[{"title":"2022 \/ 75 cl","offer_id":55025045635452,"sku":"Passopisciaro - Franchetti - Rosso Terre Siciliane IGT - 2022 - 75cl","price":181.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/6758\/files\/Passopisciaro-Franchetti-RossoTerreSicilianeIGT.jpg?v=1742285861"}],"url":"https:\/\/onshorecellars.com\/de-ro\/collections\/grape-petit-verdot.oembed","provider":"Onshore Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}