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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Malbec - Syrah is a red blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Mendoza, Argentina.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for blueberry, plum, licorice, pepper, leather and spiced fruit.
The regions that matter for it are Mendoza and Clare Valley.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Watch for the synonyms: Malbec-Syrah and Malbec/Shiraz.
At the table it suits deep-dish pizza, baked meatballs and ribeye steak with hand-cut fries.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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deep-dish pizza
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baked meatballs
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ribeye steak with hand-cut fries
Also labelled.
Malbec-Syrah, Malbec/Shiraz.
Bottles to look for.
- Ancient Peaks Santa Margarita Ranch 'Renegade', Paso Robles, USA
- Argento 'Minimalista' Rose, Mendoza, Argentina
- Argento AG Forty Seven Malbec - Shiraz, Mendoza, Argentina
- Barrecas Shiraz - Malbec, Western Australia
- Bisquertt Family Vineyards 'Q Clay' Syrah - Malbec, Colchagua Valley, Chile
- Bodega La Rural Pequena Vasija Malbec - Syrah, Mendoza, Argentina
- Bodega Monteviejo 'Monteviejo', Uco Valley, Argentina
- Bodega Monteviejo Lindaflor Blend, Tunuyan, Argentina
Malbec - Syrah: common questions
01.What does Malbec - Syrah taste like?+
Malbec - Syrah tastes of blueberry, plum, licorice, pepper, leather and spiced fruit, plus two more. Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Malbec - Syrah from?+
Malbec - Syrah originates in Mendoza, Argentina.
03.Where is Malbec - Syrah grown?+
The key regions for Malbec - Syrah are Mendoza and Clare Valley.
04.What food pairs with Malbec - Syrah?+
Pour it with deep-dish pizza, baked meatballs and ribeye steak with hand-cut fries.
05.What else is Malbec - Syrah called?+
Malbec - Syrah is also labelled Malbec-Syrah and Malbec/Shiraz.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Argentina.