Bergsig EstateAfrican Ridge Pinotage
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the African Ridge Pinotage from the Bergsig Estate
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the African Ridge Pinotage of Bergsig Estate in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the African Ridge Pinotage of Bergsig Estate in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of oak.
Food and wine pairings with African Ridge Pinotage
Pairings that work perfectly with African Ridge Pinotage
Original food and wine pairings with African Ridge Pinotage
The African Ridge Pinotage of Bergsig Estate matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of beef with dark beer, roast duck breast stuffed with porcini mushrooms and chanterelles or old-fashioned chicken in a pot.
Details and technical informations about Bergsig Estate's African Ridge Pinotage.
Discover the grape 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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of African Ridge Pinotage from Bergsig Estate are 0
Informations about the Bergsig Estate
The Bergsig Estate is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 46 wines for sale in the of Coastal Region to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Coastal Region
South African wine heartland (Western Cape), qualitative elite. Signature Chenin Blanc ("Steen"): full whites with notes of apple, pear, quince, honey and citrus. Dense Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, eucalyptus, tobacco), spicy Shiraz and native smoky Pinotage (cherry, coffee). Historic Constantia for its legendary sweet wines.
The wine 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.
The word of the wine: Ample
Said of a generous wine with a rich body that gives an impression of fullness in the mouth.
