Wines made from Syrah grapes of Mendoza
Discover the best wines made with Syrah as a single variety or as a blend of Mendoza.
More informations about the variety 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.
More informations about the region of Mendoza
World capital of Malbec: powerful, deep reds with blackberry, plum, violet and sweet spice, round tannins and vivid fruit. Also firm Cabernet Sauvignon, supple, juicy Bonarda, aromatic floral white Torrontés. High-altitude vineyards (800-1,700 m) at the foot of the Andes, dry continental climate irrigated by glacial waters. ~80% of Argentine output across 150,000 ha.
What are the typical flavors of the Syrah grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 13% of Syrah
- OakPresent in 13% of Syrah
- Non oakPresent in 12% of Syrah
- SpicesPresent in 12% of Syrah
- Red fruitPresent in 12% of Syrah
- Black fruitPresent in 12% of Syrah
- MicrobioPresent in 9% of Syrah
- Dried fruitPresent in 6% of Syrah
- CherryPresent in 4% of Syrah
- OakyPresent in 4% of Syrah