Top 100 red wines of Stellenbosch - Page 3

Discover the top 100 best red wines of Stellenbosch of Coastal Region as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Stellenbosch and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Stellenbosch

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 .

Discover the grape variety: Malbec

Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.

Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Stellenbosch

red wines from the region of Stellenbosch go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of quick beef bourguignon, roast pork confit or pasta with chicken and curry.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Stellenbosch

On the nose in the region of Stellenbosch often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or red fruit. In the mouth in the region of Stellenbosch is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.