The Winery De Toren of Stellenbosch of Western Cape

Winery De Toren
The winery offers 13 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.3.
It is ranked in the top 1 of the estates of Western Cape.
It is located in Stellenbosch in the region of Western Cape

The Winery De Toren is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 13 wines for sale in of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Domaine De Toren is an emblematic wine estate located in the Stellenbosch region, one of the most esteemed wine regions in South Africa. Nestled in the picturesque hills of the Helderberg mountains, this beautiful estate offers panoramic views of the lush vineyards and the vast surrounding landscapes. The Domaine De Toren distinguishes itself with its deep commitment to the art of wine. The estate specializes in high-end red wine, cultivated with care and dedication to produce wines of exceptional quality. Their reputation for intensely aromatic and refined wines is a pride of the South African wine industry. Cultivating around 25 hectares of vines, the estate is especially known for its De Toren Private Cellar, a range of wines that showcases the rich terroir of Stellenbosch. The cultivated grape varieties mainly include cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, malbec and petit verdot. The Domaine De Toren is also recognized for its respectful approach to the environment. The estate practices sustainable farming, only using organic fertilizers and implementing low water consumption irrigation strategies. Moreover, to ensure the quality of their wines, all vines are carefully hand-harvested, ensuring that only the best grapes are used in their winemaking process. Visiting the estate offers an immersive experience, allowing visitors to discover the wine-making process, wander through the verdant vineyards and taste some of the region's best red wines in their elegant tasting room. It's not just a place to taste wine; it's an opportunity to appreciate the carefully mastered art of viticulture.

Top Winery De Toren wines

Looking for the best Winery De Toren wines in Stellenbosch among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery De Toren wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery De Toren wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery De Toren

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery De Toren

How Winery De Toren wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of polish goulash, leg of lamb brissac (leftover leg of lamb) or duck breast in foil (barbecue).

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery De Toren

On the nose the red wine of Winery De Toren. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery De Toren. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery De Toren

  • 2017With an average score of 4.42/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.33/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.26/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.26/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.23/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery De Toren.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Malbec
  • Petit Verdot
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot
  • Shiraz/Syrah

Discovering the wine region of Stellenbosch

The wine region of Stellenbosch is located in the region of Coastal Region of Western Cape of South Africa. We currently count 582 estates and châteaux in the of Stellenbosch, producing 3443 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Stellenbosch go well with generally quite well with dishes .

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery De Toren

Planning a wine route in the of Stellenbosch? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery De Toren.

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.