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Shiraz ( / ʃɪəˈrɑːz / ⓘ; Persian: شیراز, romanized : Širâz [ʃiːˈɾɒːz] ⓘ) is the fifth-most-populous city of Iran [4] and the capital of Fars Province, [5] which has been historically known as Pars ( پارس, Pārs) and Persis. [6] As of the 2016 national census, the population of the city was 1,565,572 people, and its ...
- Shiraz Wine
Shiraz wine refers to two different wines. Historically, the...
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Shah Cheragh (Persian: شاه چراغ) is a 12th century funerary...
- Syrah
Syrah (/ ˈ s iː r ɑː /), also known as Shiraz, is a...
- Shiraz Wine
- What Does Syrah Taste like?
- What Does Shiraz Taste like?
- What Is The Color of Syrah/Shiraz?
- How Much Alcohol Does A Bottle of Syrah/Shiraz have?
- Is Syrah/Shiraz Sweet Or Dry?
- How Many Calories and Carbs Does Syrah have?
- How Should I Serve Syrah/Shiraz?
- What Foods Pair Best with Syrah? What About Shiraz?
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Syrah is a dry, full-bodied, opaque wine, with brisk acidity, moderate-to-high alcohol levels (13–14.5%) and firm tannins. How does the best Syrah taste? It has a range of flavors, from smoke, bacon, herbs, red and black fruits, white and black pepper, to floral violet notes. When aged in oak, Syrah takes on flavors of vanilla and baking spice. In ...
Wine drinkers that look for bold, full-bodied wines should reach for Shiraz. The wines are opaque, ruby-purple in hue, and offer concentrated jammy aromas and flavors of blueberry and blackberry, along with big, ripe tannins. Smoked meat notes like beef jerky and bacon along with black pepper spice, are also characteristic. Alcohol levels tend to b...
Syrah/Shiraz has a deep ruby-red to purple hue because it’s made with red-skinned grapes. When youthful, wines can be inky and opaque. The color is generally darker than Cabernet Sauvignon. Syrah color can change with age, as it can lose pigmentation and concentration while taking on garnet tones. Though not common, Syrah may be used to make rosé w...
The alcohol level in Syrah/Shiraz depends on where it’s grown and the weather during the year it was harvested. Cooler regions have lower alcohol, as do wet and cold vintages. Warmer regions, or dry and hot vintages, will increase alcohol levels. Syrah from cooler regions like France, or colder vintages, often have 13–14% alcohol by volume (abv), b...
Syrah and Shiraz are usually made in dry styles, though occasionally entry-level Shiraz may have a touch of residual sugar (RS). Keep in mind, tasting ripe fruit flavors like blueberry and blackberry, especially in warm-climate Shiraz, is not due to sugar content. A dry wine means that after the grapes are pressed, the sugar from the grape must is ...
Syrah is typically dry. Of course, wine with little to no sugar doesn’t equate to wine without calories. Alcohol has calories. Typically, a five-ounce serving of Syrah has around 125 calories, or 625 calories in a 750ml bottle. Wines with more alcohol, like Shiraz, have higher calories per glass, around 175 calories for 15% alcohol. Sometimes, Shir...
Like all reds, Syrah has an ideal temperature range. Because of higher alcohol levels in Syrah/Shiraz (13–15.5%), wines should always have a slight chill, or the alcohol will taste hot and the flavors dull. Served too cold, however, and the aromas and flavors are muted. The ideal temperature range to serve Syrah/Shiraz is 60–65°F, which can be achi...
Syrah from cooler climates, like France and Sonoma Coast, has brisk acidity, moderate tannins, red and black fruits and earthy, smoky flavors. These wines go well with game, duck, mushrooms, stews, veal and pastas with meat ragù. Shiraz is riper and fruit-forward. Easy-drinking, fruity Shiraz goes great with casual fare like burgers and BBQ ribs. R...
Learn about Syrah, also known as Shiraz, a popular red wine grape with different styles and expressions depending on the climate and region. Find out the taste, color, alcohol, calories, pairing and more of this versatile grape.
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May 11, 2024 · Shiraz, city, capital of Fars ostan (province) in southwestern Iran. Famous for its wine, it is both a historic site and an attractive modern city, with gardens, shrines, and mosques. It became a Muslim center rivaling Baghdad under the Timurid dynasty and was the capital of the Zand dynasty.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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