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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Sangiovese - Syrah is a red blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Tuscany, Italy.
Structurally it lands at full body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for red fruits, black fruits, herbs, plum, spice and pepper.
The regions that matter for it are Tuscany, Elba, Sicily and Corsica.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening and a preference for mediterranean.
It blends readily with Grenache, Mourvedre and Tempranillo.
Watch for the synonyms: Nielluccio.
At the table it suits wild boar with polenta, texas barbecue and goulash.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Wild boar with polenta
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Texas barbecue
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Goulash
Also labelled.
Nielluccio.
Bottles to look for.
- Barone de Renzis Castello Sonnino Leone Rosso Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Borghini Baldovinetti de Bacci Fattoria San Fabiano Etichetta Nera, Chianti DOCG, Italy
- Buonamico Gran Cuvee Particolare Brut Rose, Tuscany, Italy
- Campo al Faro Rosato Costa Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Castagna Un Segreto, Beechworth, Australia
- Coriole Molly's Garden Shiraz - Sangiovese, South Australia
- Domaine de Terra Vecchia Clos Poggiale Vin de Corse, Corsica, France
- Domaine Fiumicicoli Corse Sartene Cuvee Vassilia Rouge, Corsica, France
Sangiovese - Syrah: common questions
01.What does Sangiovese - Syrah taste like?+
Sangiovese - Syrah tastes of red fruits, black fruits, herbs, plum, spice and pepper. Structurally it lands at full body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Sangiovese - Syrah from?+
Sangiovese - Syrah originates in Tuscany, Italy.
03.Where is Sangiovese - Syrah grown?+
The key regions for Sangiovese - Syrah are Tuscany, Elba, Sicily and Corsica.
04.What food pairs with Sangiovese - Syrah?+
Pour it with wild boar with polenta, texas barbecue and goulash.
05.What else is Sangiovese - Syrah called?+
Sangiovese - Syrah is also labelled Nielluccio.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.