Petite Sirah

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Petite Sirah is a dark, full-bodied red wine grape variety known for its intense color, firm tannins, and rich, spicy flavors, often used in robust varietal wines and blends.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Vitis vinifera cultivar
red wine grape
wine grape variety
agingPotential long-term cellaring
alsoKnownAs Durif
breeder François Durif
breedingCentury 19th century
colorOfWine red
createdByCrossing Peloursin
Syrah
foodPairing barbecue
braised dishes
grilled meats
strong cheeses
hasAcidity medium-high acidity
hasAlcoholLevel medium-high alcohol
hasAroma dark fruit
spice
violet
hasBody full-bodied
hasColor deep purple
intense color
hasFlavor black pepper
blackberry
blueberry
chocolate
licorice
plum
spice
hasTanninLevel high tannin
hasTannins firm tannins
majorProductionCountry Australia
Israel
Mexico
United States of America
surface form: United States
majorProductionRegion California, United States
surface form: California

Central Valley
surface form: Central Valley (California)

North Coast of California
surface form: North Coast (California)
originCountry France
originRegion Rhône Valley
synonymInFrance Durif
synonymInUS Petite Sirah self-link
typicalStyle ageworthy
robust
usedFor blended wines
varietal wines
usedInBlendWith Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah
Zinfandel
wineStyleDescriptor rich
spicy
tannic

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Calistoga AVA grapeVariety Petite Sirah
Dry Creek Valley AVA grapeVariety Petite Sirah
Lake County AVA grapeVariety Petite Sirah
Mendocino AVA grapeVariety Petite Sirah
Paso Robles AVA grapeVariety Petite Sirah
Rockpile AVA grapeVariety Petite Sirah
Calistoga AVA knownFor Petite Sirah
Howell Mountain AVA knownFor Petite Sirah
Petite Sirah synonymInUS Petite Sirah self-link