Winery Castle StreetRooikasteel
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Rooikasteel of the Winery Castle Street is in the top 10 of wines of Franschhoek.
Details and technical informations about Winery Castle Street's Rooikasteel.
Discover the grape variety: Dolcetto nero
Supple, fruity reds with an intense violet-ruby hue, rounded tannins and a smooth palate, with flavours of blackberry, plum, black cherry, blueberry, bitter almond and floral notes (violet). Moderate acidity, easy-drinking wines ideal young with cured meats and Piedmontese pasta. Star of Dogliani DOCG, Dolcetto d'Alba DOC, Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba DOCG and Dolcetto di Ovada DOCG. Native Piedmontese variety; its name evokes the sweetness of ripe grapes ("little sweet one").
Informations about the Winery Castle Street
The Winery Castle Street is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Franschhoek to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Franschhoek
Mythical South African valley founded by French Huguenots in 1688: Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz signatures as king reds — concentrated and velvety with blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, chocolate, eucalyptus and a spice touch, round tannins and a long finish. Historic Sémillon emblematic white (candied lemon, honey, wax) and ample Chardonnay as backup. Cap Classique sparkling of excellence. WO, sheltered Mediterranean climate, refreshing Atlantic breezes.
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: Aging
Period during which a wine is kept in a cellar where it goes through different phases of evolution of its aromatic range and a maturation of its constituents (evolution of the colour, refining of the tannins, harmonization of the different flavours, etc.). The wine evolves better and less quickly in large containers, whereas it deteriorates prematurely in half-bottles.
