Petite Sirah
/pəˌtiːt sɪˈrɑː/noun
Any of a number of distinct varieties of vine yielding black grapes used in winemaking, and originating in the French Rhône region; a grape of one of these varieties.
- In California, Mexico, and South America the name is commonly applied to the Durif vine, although the name has been applied to other vines, particularly Syrah or Syrah crosses; Petite Sirah proper is now thought to be a seedling cross of the minor variety Peloursin and Syrah..
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The New York Times. From French petite Sirrah from petite, feminine of petit + Sirrah.
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