Wines made from Syrah grapes of Provence
Discover the best wines made with Syrah as a single variety or as a blend of Provence.
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 Provence
World capital of dry, refined rosé (~90% of production). Pale rose-petal colour, delicate nose of fresh red fruits (strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant), citrus (pink grapefruit), white flowers and a mineral touch, taut and thirst-quenching palate — the Mediterranean aperitif par excellence. Blends of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Tibouren and Mourvèdre. Fleshy Bandol reds from Mourvèdre (leather, garrigue, age-worthy), straight Cassis whites.
What are the typical flavors of the Syrah grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 7% of Syrah
- Red fruitPresent in 7% of Syrah
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Syrah
- OakPresent in 3% of Syrah
- Black fruitPresent in 3% of Syrah
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Syrah
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Syrah
- StrawberriesPresent in 3% of Syrah
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Syrah
- CherryPresent in 2% of Syrah
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Syrah
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Syrah
- LeatherPresent in 2% of Syrah
- RaspberryPresent in 2% of Syrah
- Black currantPresent in 2% of Syrah
- Dark fruitPresent in 2% of Syrah
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Syrah
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Syrah
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Syrah
- PeachPresent in 2% of Syrah