Wines made from Pinotage grapes of Olifants River
Discover the best wines made with Pinotage as a single variety or as a blend of Olifants River.
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
Western Cape region (South Africa) north of the Cape along the Olifants River, hot arid climate tempered by Atlantic breezes. Chenin Blanc is the signature white king: ample and fruity with yellow apple, pear, melon, honey and tropical touches, fresh acidity preserved by altitude (Citrusdal Mountain). Herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc and lively Colombard in coastal zones. Sun-drenched Shiraz and dense Cabernet Sauvignon in highland reds.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinotage grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Pinotage
- Black fruitPresent in 5% of Pinotage
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Pinotage
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Pinotage