Fumin vs Syrah

Fumin is more acidic, Syrah is fuller.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Fumin

Red

dark alpine red, pepper, firm

Syrah

Red · France, Italy

dark fruit, pepper, smoke

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Very full; High
Tannin: High; Very high
Acidity: Medium; 12.5 to 14%
Alcohol: 13.5 to 15%; 16 to 18 °C
Serve at: 16 to 18 °C; none listed
Regions: Rhône Valley, California, Texas, Columbia Valley

Only Fumin

Stews and braises
Hard and aged cheese
Roast and braised beef

Both pair with

Game

Only Syrah

Barbecue and smoked meat
Lamb
Sausages

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Fumin and Syrah pages.