How is syrah pronounced

Few people struggle with Champagne or Merlot, for example. Grown in Spain and Portugal, this white wine grape takes it name from albar or albo , meaning white or whitish in Galician. Emphasize the second syllable of Barbera to correctly pronounce the name of this red Italian wine grape from the Piedmont region.

This Italian red wine grape from Tuscany was originally thought to be its own variety, though it is actually the same as Sangiovese. The word Brunello is a diminutive of Bruno, which means brown. Once again, Cabernet is the easy part of this term. In pronouncing Sauvignon, think of how you might naturally pronounce filet mignon. Still, the above pronunciation is acceptable and unlikely to confuse anyone.

Chardonnay is another that tends to get different answers depending on your region. Some emphasize the first syllable, others emphasize the last. Chenin Blanc is a white wine grape originating from the Loire Valley of France.

Just as with Cabernet Franc, the c at the end of Blanc is silent. Here we present the Italian pronunciation, though some regions of the world not to mention Hannibal Lecter pronounce Chianti more like key-ANN-tee. Macabeo: mah-cah-BEY-oh. In the case of this red wine grape originating from France, you should pronounce the final c sound.

French pronunciation of Merlot has a subtle mehr sound for the first syllable, though unless you end Merlot with a t sound, most people are unlikely to bat an eye. When it comes to correct pronunciation of the wine there doesn't seem to be a consensus. It seems you can pronounce the wine however you feel comfortable, and focus instead on enjoying the taste of the inky fermented magic.

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