Cabernet Franc vs Petit Verdot

Cabernet Franc

Red grape

Cabernet Franc — red grape from Loire Valley and Bordeaux. Produces herbaceous, elegant wines with red berry, violet, and pencil shaving aromas.

Petit Verdot

Red grape

Petit Verdot — Red Bordeaux variety used as a minor blending component, adding deep color, tannin, and violet aromas to blends