Syrah, or Shiraz, is a smoky, spicy, blackcurrenty variety of grape. The names are interchangeable. It is called Syrah in France (Languedoc-Roussillon and Rhone Valley regions), Italy and most of the United States. In South Africa, Australia, and Canada it is known as Shiraz.

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In Australia it used to be called Hermitage up to the late 1980s.

With respect to the healthy wines this site promotes, the Syrah, or Shiraz grape is not present as a key variety, as it is not particularly high in heart-friendly polyphenols. It can however be found in some of the blended wine varieties found on the Blends page.

Healthy Wines to Buy Today

Il Bosco – Italy (Tuscany)
Powerful aromas of crushed black fruits, pepper and earthy minerals. Full-bodied with a long finish.
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Fatascia – Italy (Sicili)
Good structure and tannins. Good balance of acidity and spiciness. Smooth and full bodied.
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