Petit Rouge (Italy)

Petit Rouge is a red wine grape from Valle d'Aosta in Italy.

Typical Flavors


Ree Cherry
Red
Cherry		 Black Cherry
Black
Cherry		 Blackberry
Blackberry

Herbs
Herbs		 Violets
Violets		 Spices
Spices

Cherry and Blackberry flavors are typical for Petit Rouge.

Hints of Violets, Herbs and Spices.

Profile

Petit Rouge tends to be light bodied with good fruit aromas, and nice tannins:

BODYMedium - Light
TANNINSMedium Low
FRUITMedium - High
ACIDITYMedium - High
Serving temperature:
14-15°C (59-61°F)

Food Pairing


Antipasti
Antipasti		 Salami
Salami		 Ham
Ham		 Pizza
Pizza

Chicken
Chicken		 Pork
Pork		 Veal
Veal		 Game
Game

Thanks to a fruity character and good acidity, Petit Rouge is very food friendly.

Pairing Suggestions

Excellent Pairing:
Antipasti. Tapas.
Cured Meat. Salami. Ham.
Pizza. Roasted Chicken.
Pork Chops. Veal Chops.
Game. Venison. Wild Boar.

Cheese:
Soft Cheeses. Robiola. Camembert.
Washed-Rind Cheeses. Fontina. Taleggio.

Italian Specialities:
Cotoletta alla Milanese (Veal Chop).

French Specialities:
Jambon Persillé (Ham and Parsley).
Tablier de Sapeur (Beef Stomach).