Malbec vs Syrah
Compare Malbec and Syrah: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Malbec | Syrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 23089 | 2312 |
| Average rating | 3.70 / 5 | 3.91 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, Argentina, United States, Chile, Australia | France, Australia, United States, Spain, Italy |
Malbec
Deep, velvety reds with an intense purple colour, showing aromas of blackberry, black plum, violet, cocoa and gentle spice. Round tannins, fleshy palate, peppery length. Star of Cahors AOC (Côt, Auxerrois) in France and the absolute signature of Mendoza, Argentina (Uco Valley, Luján de Cuyo). A French South-West variety that became the Argentine emblem after its post-phylloxera decline.
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Structured, elegant reds with deep colour, firm tannins, with intense aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black pepper, violet, smoked meat, black olive and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. Star of the great northern Rhône reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas, Saint-Joseph) and pillar of GSM blends in the south (Châteauneuf-du-Pape). Widely exported to Australia as Shiraz (Barossa, McLaren Vale). Cross of dureza × mondeuse blanche.
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