The wine region of Stellenbosch is located in the region of Coastal Region of Western Cape of South Africa. We currently count 582 estates and châteaux in the of Stellenbosch, producing 3443 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Stellenbosch go well with generally quite well with dishes .
Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).
red wines from the region of Stellenbosch go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pasta bolognese, shish kebab or venison leg in casserole.
On the nose in the region of Stellenbosch often reveals types of flavors of cherry, citrus fruit or bay leaf and sometimes also flavors of balsamic, fig or truffle. In the mouth in the region of Stellenbosch is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
