Wines made from Pinotage grapes of Eastern Cape
Discover the best wines made with Pinotage as a single variety or as a blend of Eastern Cape.
Intensely coloured, structured reds with inky robe and firm tannins, with typical aromas of blackberry, black plum, roasted coffee, cocoa, banana and characteristic smoky notes. Made as powerful ageing reds and as more approachable fruity cuvées, sometimes as rosés. Absolute signature of South Africa (Stellenbosch, Swartland, Paarl). Cross of pinot noir × cinsault created in 1925 by Abraham Perold at Stellenbosch University.
Mythical small Provençal AOC (Cassis-sur-Mer, 220 ha, 26 growers, limestone terraces under the white Provençal cliffs, moderated by the mistral), Provence's first recognised AO (1936). Marsanne, Clairette and Ugni Blanc as the signature delicate dry white — intense citrus, white flowers, almond and a refined marine iodine-mineral note. Grenache and Mourvèdre as garrigue reds and rosés. Natural partner for Marseille bouillabaisse.