Syrah vs Grenache noir
Compare Syrah and Grenache noir: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Syrah | Grenache noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 2309 | 1685 |
| Average rating | 3.91 / 5 | 3.88 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, Australia, United States, Spain, Italy | France, Spain, United States, Australia, South Africa |
Syrah
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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Supple, sunny reds with a light robe and generous alcohol, with aromas of candied red fruits (strawberry, raspberry, cherry), garrigue, gentle spices, white pepper and kirsch notes. Ripe tannins and a warm palate. Pillar of GSM blends in the southern Rhône (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras), star of Tavel rosé, Priorat and Aragonese Garnacha. Also in natural sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Historic Mediterranean variety from Aragon.
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