Cabernet Sauvignon vs Petit Verdot
The Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
Red grape
Cabernet Sauvignon — world's most widely planted red grape, native to Bordeaux. Full-bodied, tannic wines with blackcurrant, cedar, and spice notes.
Petit Verdot
Red grape
Petit Verdot — Red Bordeaux variety used as a minor blending component, adding deep color, tannin, and violet aromas to blends