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Synonyms
Cinsault - Syrah is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon, France.
The wines show medium body, low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to plum, pepper, floral and herbal.
It is planted most seriously in La Clape, Costières de Nîmes and Faugères.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, high vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Grenache and Mourvèdre.
On other labels it goes by Cinsaut.
At the table it suits cured ham and melon, confit goose and swedish meatballs with gravy.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Cured ham and melon
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Confit goose
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Swedish meatballs with gravy
Also labelled.
Cinsaut.
Bottles to look for.
- Allegria Languedoc Dolce Farniente Rose, France
- Anciens Temps Rose Cinsaut - Syrah, Vin de France
- Caravinserail Elicio Rose, IGP Mediterranee, France
- Chateau Grand Blaquiere Premier Reserve Les Silex Fumes, IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert, France
- Chateau La Negly Domaine de Boede IGP Pays d'Oc Le Pavillon, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chateau Musar 'Musar Jeune' Red, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
- Christine Mouton Bertoli Domaine de Sainte Cecile du Parc Sonatina, Coteaux du Languedoc, France
- Collovray & Terrier La Closerie des Lys Les Fruitieres Rose, IGP Pays d'Oc, France
Cinsault - Syrah: common questions
01.What does Cinsault - Syrah taste like?+
Cinsault - Syrah tastes of plum, pepper, floral and herbal. The wines show medium body, low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Cinsault - Syrah from?+
Cinsault - Syrah originates in Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon, France.
03.Where is Cinsault - Syrah grown?+
The key regions for Cinsault - Syrah are La Clape, Costières de Nîmes and Faugères.
04.What food pairs with Cinsault - Syrah?+
Pour it with cured ham and melon, confit goose and swedish meatballs with gravy.
05.What else is Cinsault - Syrah called?+
Cinsault - Syrah is also labelled Cinsaut.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.