Shiraz, also known as Syrah, creates powerful wines and needs plenty of warm weatherShiraz, also known as Syrah, creates powerful wines and needs plenty of warm weather

The noble one

First of all, Syrah and Shiraz are one and the same grape. Known as Syrah in Europe, it goes by the name Shiraz in the New World. But no matter on which side of the globe: the cultivation of Syrah is demanding and requires a warm and arid region with lime-free soils to succeed. Today, Syrah is one of the most widely grown grape varieties worldwide. The single-variety wines are dense and deep red and usually have a high tannin and alcohol content. Syrah is also often used as a quality-enhancing blending variety.

Where it grows:

  • in the South of France
  • in Australia and South Africa over large areas
  • in California
  • in Canada

What it tastes like:

  • from cool growing regions: spicy with peppery aromas
  • from warmer growing regions: liquorice and hints of blackberry, blueberry and dark chocolate

What it goes with:

  • meat, meat and more meat: game, beef, pork and lamb
  • Mediterranean dishes
  • blue cheese
Syrah wines
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    Italy, Sardinia
    2022
    60 % Carignano, 10 % Merlot, 10 % Syrah, 10 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 10 % Cabernet franc

    300 cl
    Montessu – Isola dei Nuraghi igt, Agricola Punica
    CHF86.00
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    Italy, Tuscany
    2022
    Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot, Syrah

    300 cl
    Villa Antinori rosso – Toscana igt, Antinori nel Chianti Classico
    CHF98.00
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    Italy, Tuscany
    2023
    45 % Syrah, 28 % Merlot, 13 % Cabernet franc, 7 % altri vitigni / autres variétés / ergänzende Sorten, 7 % Cabernet Sauvignon

    150 cl
    Insoglio del Cinghiale – Toscana igt, Tenuta di Biserno
    CHF58.00
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