Wines made from Syrah grapes of Guerrouane
Discover the best wines made with Syrah as a single variety or as a blend of Guerrouane.
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.
Moroccan AOG at the foot of the Middle Atlas near Meknes (~550 m), sandy-clay-limestone soils, altitude-tempered climate. Carignan, Grenache and Cinsault signature Mediterranean reds (renowned Chergui cuvees): colourful and warm with notes of blackberry, black cherry, stewed plum, garrigue, pepper, round tannins and sunny fruit. Tempranillo, Syrah, Cabernet complement. Clairette, Sauvignon, Ugni Blanc in fresh whites.