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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    France, Côtes du Luberon
    2024
    50 % Syrah, 45 % Grenache noire, 5 % Roussanne

    75 cl
    Château Val Joanis rosé – AOP Luberon, Château Val Joanis
    CHF13.30
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    Italy, Tuscany
    2022
    Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot, Syrah

    150 cl
    Villa Antinori rosso – Toscana igt, Antinori nel Chianti Classico
    CHF42.50
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    Italy, Tuscany
    2024
    Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah

    75 cl
    Scalabrone – Bolgheri rosato doc, Tenuta Guado al Tasso
    Special Price CHF16.10 Regular Price CHF19.00

    15%

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