Wines made from Syrah grapes of Corsica
Discover the best wines made with Syrah as a single variety or as a blend of Corsica.
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 Corsica
Mediterranean island wine region with a triple native face, ~8,000 ha. Niellucciu signature (cousin of Sangiovese) dominates Patrimonio: structured reds with signature notes of black cherry, garrigue, maquis, spices and leather, firm tannins and sun-drenched mouth. Sciaccarellu (min. 60% in Ajaccio) lighter and peppery (strawberry, wild herbs).
What are the typical flavors of the Syrah grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Syrah
- EarthPresent in 2% of Syrah
- OakPresent in 2% of Syrah
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Syrah
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Syrah
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Syrah
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Syrah
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Syrah
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Syrah
- LicoricePresent in 1% of Syrah
- PepperPresent in 1% of Syrah
- LemonPresent in 1% of Syrah
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Syrah
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Syrah
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Syrah
- RosemaryPresent in 1% of Syrah
- CherryPresent in 1% of Syrah