Syrah
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Syrah, also known as Shiraz, is a dark-skinned grape variety grown throughout the world and used primarily to produce red wine. In 1999, Syrah was found to be the offspring of two obscure grapes from southeastern France, Dureza and Mondeuse Blanche. Syrah should not be confused with Petite Sirah, a cross of Syrah with Peloursin dating from 1880.
Key facts
- Grape variety.name
- Shiraz (Syrah)
- Grape variety.vivc_number
- 11748
- Grape variety.image
- Syrah.jpg
- Grape variety.caption
- The Shiraz grape cluster, illustration from Ampélographie (Viala et Vermorel, 1902)
- Grape variety.color
- Noir
- Grape variety.color_alt
- Black
- Grape variety.also_called
- Shiraz, Hermitage, Antourenein noir, Candive other synonyms
- Grape variety.regions
- Rhône Valley, California, Texas, Columbia Valley, Grand Valley, Australia (Barossa Valley, Hunter Valley, McLaren Vale), New Zealand
- Grape variety.wines
- Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage
- Grape variety.soil
- Stony granite
- Grape variety.wine_general
- High tannins, high acidity, blackberry, dark chocolate
- Grape variety.wine_medium
- Mint, eucalyptus, smoked meat, black pepper
- Grape variety.wine_hot
- Liquorice, cloves, espresso, mocha, dark chocolate
- Grape variety.wine_age
- Leather, wet leaves, earth
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25 sectionsContents
- History
- Origin
- The names Syrah and Shiraz
- Rise to fame
- Arrival in Australia
- Modern history
- Shiraz wines
- Taste and flavours
- Syrah or Shiraz on labels
- Syrah in different countries
- Italy
- France
- Spain
- Switzerland
- Argentina
- Australia
- South Africa
- United States
- Chile
- Durif
- Synonyms
- See also
- Notes
- References
- External links
Syrah, also known as Shiraz, is a dark-skinned grape variety grown throughout the world and used primarily to produce red wine. In 1999, Syrah was found to be the offspring of two obscure grapes from southeastern France, Dureza and Mondeuse Blanche. Syrah should not be confused with Petite Sirah, a cross of Syrah with Peloursin dating from 1880.
The style and flavor profile of wines made from Syrah are influenced by the climate where the grapes are grown. In moderate climates (such as the northern Rhone Valley and parts of the Walla Walla AVA in Washington State), they tend to produce medium to full-bodied wines with medium-plus to high levels of tannins and notes of blackberry, mint and black pepper.