Syrah Grape
Black Grape
The Syrah grape, with black berried grapes, is grown in the regions of Abruzzo, Apulia, Basilicata, Calabria, Emilia-Romagna, Latium, Liguria, Lombardy, Marche, Molise, Piedmont, Sardinia, Sicily, Tuscany, Trentino Alto Adige, Umbria, Valle d ‘Aosta, Veneto.
Syrah (or Shiraz) is a red grape variety with controversial origins, some in fact believe that its origin is Iran while others think that its historical roots are linked to the territory of Syracuse from which it was then dispersed to then reintroduced in Italy from neighboring France.
The term with which the Syrah grape is designated is relatively recent. It was officially adopted only in the first half of the 19th century, with the creation of the first French ampelographic collections, made necessary by the arrival of phylloxera. Before then the grape was called Serine or Serene, and was often confused with the Mondeuse, called Grosse Syrah until the end of that century.
Characteristics of the wine
From the Syrah grape a red wine tending to purple is obtained. The nose is complex, fruity and floral, with hints of red fruits and violet. On the palate it is dry, full-bodied, tannic and fairly alcoholic. It is suitable for aging in barriques and for blending with vines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and others.
