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Petit Manseng
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- Despite being easily recognizable as a white grape while true Manseng is a black grape, wine that is Petit Manseng is still normally labeled as just "Manseng".
- Welcome to this post about the grape variety known as Petit Manseng. A variety that sees its most fame when grown in the south west parts of France.
- Petit Manseng is naturally very high in sugar and is capable of a long ripening season, which makes it a perfect option for late harvest dessert wines.
- Petit Manseng de France is remarkable in its great capacity to concentrate sugar in its berries during ripening while maintaining extremely high acidity.
- This beautiful white grape ticks all the boxes: Petit Manseng is not widely recognized; it is far from ubiquitous; it produces exceptional dry and sweet wine.
- Regional Features & Food Pairings. Petit Manseng is grown in the South West of France, particularly in the Jurançon region.
- The Jurançon appellation, or AOC, is known for its sweet Petit Manseng. Secondarily, Petit Manseng is produced in a dry style with no detectable sweetness.
- The high acidity of Petit Manseng wines provides a refreshing balance to their sweetness, making them well-structured and age-worthy.
- Known for its high acidity and aromatic complexity, Petit Manseng produces wines that range from dry to sweet, with a distinctive profile of tropical and stone fruits.
- However, Petit Manseng is making waves with its dynamic flavors and versatility as it has begun to thrive in Virginia’s growing climate.
