It is originated from Rhodanian. Through DNA analysis, a Californian team of researchers and the ENSA-INRA of Montpellier have discovered it is related to Mondeuse blanche (mother) and Dureza (father). Syrah is the aunt or uncle of Teroldego.

It is part of vine appellations Côtes du Rhône, Côte Rôtie, Cornas, Saint-Joseph, Hermitage, Châteauneuf du Pape, Palette, Côtes de Provence, Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, Les Baux de Provence, Languedoc, Corbières, Collioure, Côtes du Roussillon, Costières de Nîmes, Banyuls, Maury, Rivesaltes, Gaillac, Fronton,...

It provides high-quality wines, high in alcohol, intense color, very aromatic, fine and complex, tannic, structured and relatively low acids, suitable for aging. This variety allows to elaborate fruity rosés very pleasant to drink.

Aromas of banana, cocoa, cinnamon, black currant, cherry, bitter chocolate, leather, spices (peppery), raspberry, ripe raspberry evolving with time towards notes of pepper, wild raspberry, cooked fruit (prune), blackberry, animal notes (leather and skin), olive, licorice, underbrush, blond tobacco, truffles, violets, ...