Shiraz / Syra And Cinsault Flashcards
What is Shiraz?
Shiraz I is a red grape caltival producing red full bodied wine.
It’s red ruby purple color.
What is the flavor profile of Shiraz?
We get flavors like:
- Blueberries
- Blackberry
- Strong acidic plums
- Dark chocolate
What are the characteristics of Shiraz?
Shirazi is:
It’s full bodied
Medium tannins
Medium acidity
It’s very dry
Where does Shiraz originated from?
It’s comes from France in the area of Rhone it’s an offspring of Dureza and Mondeuse Blanche.
Interesting things about shiza?
It is know for it’s richness and juicy mid-palate. It’s strong in front but mid-palate in the finishing line.
Aromas of Shiraz?
It’s has:
- Jammy notes
- Red fruits
- Pepper
What’s is the difference between Shiraz and syrah?
There is no difference between the two but what brings the two names is that, Shiraz is from France pronounced as Shiraz with a bit of English editing but when it’s was popular enough it was transported to Australia’s benefits, due to languages spoke by people from Australia pronounced it as Syrah but still one grape with bit difference in interior of growth.
What is Cinsault?
Cinsault is a red grape variety producing light and soft bodies wine. It has a amazing thick black skin. However, It’s a grape with no parents at the moment but a species of vitis vinifera
Where does Cinsault comes from?
Cinsault originates from France in an area of Languedoc-Roussillon locally but mostly planted in Morroc, Tanisia South Africa and in USA.
In what climate does Cinsault grows?
Its grows at a hot and dry climate normal in summer.
Something interesting about Cinsault?
Cinsault is a grape that has water drought resistant which high tolerates of heat. This makes to bring development huge volume in texture with quality softness.
It’s one of best grape of blending with other wine grapes. It is also known as a Parent of Pinotage as it was jointly with Pinot noir.
In Australia its named as the Black Prince.
What are the characteristics of Cinsault?
Cinsault has characteristics of: It's very dry Light bodied Low tannins Meduium acidity
What is the flovar Profile of Cinsault?
It’s carries flovar like:
Red berries Strawberries Red currant Black pepper Mullig spices
