and South America usually have more fruit-driven characteristics with lots of spice. New World-styled Syrah wines from Australia, The U.S. Old World Old World Syrahs from Italy and France tend to have more acidity and earthy-herbaceous aromas. Old World Syrah regions include France, Italy, Spain, and Greece. New World vs Old World Syrah New World Syrah regions include Australia, Chile, Argentina, and the United States. Traditionally in France, Syrah is blended with light-bodied Grenache and even richer Mourvedre to create the classic Côtes du Rhône blend. Because of its front-loaded style, Syrah is often blended with grapes that add more mid-palate, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, to help make the wine taste more complete. When you taste Syrah you’ll be greeted with a punch of flavor that tapers off and then has a spicy peppery note in the aftertaste. It has dark fruit flavors from sweet blueberry to savory black olive. Syrah is responsible for some of the darkest full-bodied red wines in the world. Chile (15,000 acres) Colchagua Valley, Maipo Valleyįlavor profile of Syrah from Wine Folly: The Essential Guide to Wine.United States (23,000 acres) Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, Napa, Sonoma, Columbia Valley (WA).South Africa (25,000 acres) Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek.Argentina (32,000 acres) Mendoza, Salta.Spain (49,000 acres) Priorat, Montsant, Toro, Yecla.Australia (105,000 acres) Barossa, McLaren Vale, Limestone Coast.France (169,000 acres) Côtes du Rhône: Cornas, Hermitage, St.Get the Wine 101 Course ($100 value) FREE with the purchase of Wine Folly: Magnum Edition.
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