Wines made from Pinotage grapes of Breede River Valley
Discover the best wines made with Pinotage as a single variety or as a blend of Breede River Valley.
More informations about the variety Pinotage
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.
More informations about the region of Western Cape
Largest wine valley of the Western Cape in South Africa (~40% of the country's vines), three districts: Worcester, Robertson, Breedekloof. Chenin Blanc flagship white: ample and fruity with signature notes of white apple, pear, peach, honey and mineral touch, round and long palate — supple, from dry to off-dry. Fresh Colombard, lively Sauvignon, ample Chardonnay. Sun-soaked Shiraz reds (blackberry, pepper), firm Cabernet, fruity Pinotage.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinotage grape variety?
- OakPresent in 16% of Pinotage
- Red fruitPresent in 13% of Pinotage
- EarthPresent in 10% of Pinotage
- Black fruitPresent in 10% of Pinotage
- Non oakPresent in 9% of Pinotage
- MicrobioPresent in 8% of Pinotage
- SpicesPresent in 6% of Pinotage
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Pinotage
- CreamPresent in 1% of Pinotage
- CherryPresent in 1% of Pinotage
- OakyPresent in 1% of Pinotage
- SmokePresent in 1% of Pinotage
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Pinotage
- PeachPresent in 1% of Pinotage
- ButterPresent in 1% of Pinotage
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Pinotage
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Pinotage
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Pinotage
- TobaccoPresent in 1% of Pinotage
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Pinotage