Syrah vs Alicante Bouschet
Les Cépages
Syrah
Red cépage
Syrah/Shiraz — The same red grape known by different names in different regions: Syrah in France and most of Europe, Shiraz in Australia
Alicante Bouschet
Red cépage
Alicante Bouschet — teinturier red grape with red flesh and skin. Produces deeply pigmented wines; widely used for blending in France and Iberia.