Wines made from Syrah grapes of Greece
Discover the best wines made with Syrah as a single variety or as a blend of Greece.
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 wines of Greece
Greece, a mountainous Turkey/mediterranean">Mediterranean country in Southeastern Europe, is often considered the cradle of Western civilization. Archaeological evidence suggests that wine has been made in Parts of Greece for over 4000 years. References in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey confirm that viticulture was widespread here in the 8th century BC. The importance of wine is also evident in Greek mythology.
What are the typical flavors of the Syrah grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 5% of Syrah
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Syrah
- EarthPresent in 4% of Syrah
- OakPresent in 4% of Syrah
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Syrah
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Syrah
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Syrah
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Syrah
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Syrah
- Black currantPresent in 2% of Syrah