Syrah
Also known as Shiraz.
A black-skinned variety confirmed by DNA analysis (1999) to be the offspring of Dureza and Mondeuse Blanche from southeastern France. Produces medium- to full-bodied wines with medium-plus to high tannins in moderate climates, and fuller-bodied wines with softer tannin in hot climates; high acidity and tannin give it strong aging potential.
Structure
Typical aromas
blackberrymintblack pepperlicoriceleather
SourcesSyrah — Wikipedia
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Alto LivenzaAtinaBolgheriColli TrevigianiColli della Toscana CentraleColline LucchesiConselvanoCortonaCosta Etrusco RomanaFrusinate o del FrusinateMarca TrevigianaMarcheMaremma ToscanaMontecarloMonteregio di Massa MarittimaPiemonteRomaSan GimignanoTerratico di BibbonaTerre di PisaValdarno di SopraValdichiana ToscanaVeneto Orientale