Diolinoir vs Petit Verdot

Petit Verdot is fuller and more tannic.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Diolinoir

Red · Switzerland

dark, tannic, blackberry and violet

Petit Verdot

Red · South West France

dense, violet, black fruit, firm

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Very full; High
Tannin: Very high; Medium
Acidity: High; 12.5 to 14.5%
Alcohol: 13.5 to 15%; 16 to 18 °C
Serve at: 16 to 18 °C; none listed
Regions: Bordeaux, Australia, Argentina, California

Only Diolinoir

Game

Both pair with

Steak
Lamb

Only Petit Verdot

Barbecue and smoked meat
Hard and aged cheese

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Diolinoir and Petit Verdot pages.