Grape · Red
Syrah / Shiraz
RedWSET level 2
Thick skin, lots of color and tannin. More elegant in cooler climates (Syrah/N-Rhône), fuller and riper in warm climates (Shiraz/Australia). Rotundone gives pepper.
- Origin
- Rhône, France
- Climate
- Moderate to warm
- Skin colour
- Dark blue, thick
- Alcohol
- 13-15%
- Ageing potential
- Good to excellent
Taste profile
Aromas
- Blackberry
- Black pepper
- Violet
- Smoked meat/bacon
- With age: leather, tobacco
Where does it grow?
Key wines
- Hermitage
- Côte-Rôtie
- Barossa Shiraz
Food
Game, grilled meat, stews
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