Malbec vs Petit Verdot

Petit Verdot is more tannic and fuller.

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

Malbec

Red · France

plush, dark plum, cocoa

Petit Verdot

Red · South West France

dense, violet, black fruit, firm

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Very full; Medium
Tannin: Very high; Medium
Acidity: High; 13.5 to 15%
Alcohol: 13.5 to 15%; 16 to 18 °C
Serve at: 16 to 18 °C; Argentina, Cahors
Regions: Bordeaux, Australia, Argentina, California

Only Malbec

Savoury pies and pastries
Grilled vegetables
Blue cheese

Both pair with

Steak

Only Petit Verdot

Lamb
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 Malbec and Petit Verdot pages.