Winery Groot ConstantiaGrand Constance
Sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Grand Constance of the Winery Groot Constantia is in the top 10 of wines of South Africa and in the top 5 of wines of Constantia.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Grand Constance of Winery Groot Constantia in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or oaky and sometimes also flavors of tropical, apples or quince.
Details and technical informations about Winery Groot Constantia's Grand Constance.
Discover the grape variety: Saint-Pierre doré
Saint-Pierre doré blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Auvergne). 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 large bunches of grapes of medium size. The white Saint-Pierre doré can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Grand Constance from Winery Groot Constantia are 2012, 2014, 2015, 2013 and 2010.
Informations about the Winery Groot Constantia
The Winery Groot Constantia is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 35 wines for sale in the of Constantia to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Constantia
The wine region of Constantia is located in the region of Cape Town of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Klein Constantia or the Domaine Groot Constantia produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Constantia are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Constantia often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, leather or potpourri and sometimes also flavors of citrus blossom, earthy or blackberry.
The wine region of Western Cape
The Western Cape is home to the vast majority of the South African wine industry, and the country's two most famous wine regions, Stellenbosch and Paarl. The city of Cape Town serves as the epicenter of the Cape Winelands, a mountainous, biologically diverse area in the south-western corner of the African continent. A wide variety of wines are produced here. Wines from the Shiraz and Pinotage">Pinotage grape varieties can be fresh and juicy or Full-bodied and gutsy.
The word of the wine: Pitting (acetic)
Synonymous with acescence.
