Wines made from Cinsault grapes of Western Cape
Discover the best wines made with Cinsault as a single variety or as a blend of Western Cape.
More informations about the variety Cinsault
Light, fresh reds with a clear robe, supple tannins and a tender mouth, featuring aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, rose, peony and soft spices. The absolute pillar of Provençal rosés (Côtes de Provence AOC, Bandol rosé) to which it brings finesse and freshness, also a component of GSM blends in Côtes-du-Rhône and Languedoc. Also a single variety in South Africa where it is a parent of Pinotage. Historic southern French grape.
More informations about the region of Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
What are the typical flavors of the Cinsault grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 21% of Cinsault
- OakPresent in 16% of Cinsault
- Black fruitPresent in 16% of Cinsault
- EarthPresent in 12% of Cinsault
- Non oakPresent in 10% of Cinsault
- SpicesPresent in 10% of Cinsault
- StrawberriesPresent in 4% of Cinsault
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Cinsault
- CherryPresent in 3% of Cinsault
- OakyPresent in 3% of Cinsault
- VanillaPresent in 3% of Cinsault
- LicoricePresent in 3% of Cinsault
- PlumPresent in 3% of Cinsault
- PepperPresent in 3% of Cinsault
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Cinsault
- FloralPresent in 3% of Cinsault
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Cinsault
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Cinsault
- SmokePresent in 2% of Cinsault
- EarthyPresent in 2% of Cinsault