Grenache vs Syrah

Syrah is fuller and more tannic.

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

Grenache

Red · Spain

ripe strawberry, warm spice

Syrah

Red · France, Italy

dark fruit, pepper, smoke

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Very full; Low
Tannin: High; Medium
Acidity: Medium; 14 to 15.5%
Alcohol: 13.5 to 15%; 15 to 17 °C
Serve at: 16 to 18 °C; Aragon, Alella, Priorat, Roussillon
Regions: Rhône Valley, California, Texas, Columbia Valley

Only Grenache

Pork
Risotto and rice dishes
Grilled vegetables

Both pair with

Lamb

Only Syrah

Barbecue and smoked meat
Sausages
Game

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 Grenache and Syrah pages.