Top 100 red wines of Elgin
Discover the top 100 best red wines of Elgin of Cape South Coast as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Elgin and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Elgin
South Africa's coolest region on the Hottentots Holland heights (1 hr from Cape Town): Sauvignon Blanc signature as king white — racy and mineral with chiselled notes of citrus, green apple, passion fruit, herbs and a flint touch, signature lively acidity. Elegant tense Pinot Noir as king red (cherry, raspberry, earth, spices) and fresh Chardonnay as complement. WO Cape South Coast, 250-400 m altitude, ocean mists, varied soils (sandstone, granite, shale).
Discover the grape variety: Barbera
Intense, fruity reds with a deep purple robe, supple tannins and an ample palate with characteristically very high acidity, with signature aromas of red fruits (black cherry, morello), ripe plum, spices, violet and Piedmontese balsamic notes. Star of Barbera d'Asti DOCG and Barbera d'Alba DOC, also exported to Argentina (Mendoza) and California. Italian black variety, the third most planted red grape in Italy, originating from Piedmont.
Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Elgin
red wines from the region of Elgin go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of braised beef with carrots, leg of lamb in butterfly (barbecue) or roast pork with onions and honey.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Elgin
On the nose in the region of Elgin often reveals types of flavors of cherry, blackberry or vanilla and sometimes also flavors of raspberry, cranberry or pepper. In the mouth in the region of Elgin is a powerful with a nice freshness.
