Winery IllimisCinsault
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with lean fish, shellfish or mild and soft cheese.
Taste structure of the Cinsault from the Winery Illimis
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cinsault of Winery Illimis in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cinsault of Winery Illimis in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of earth, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Cinsault
Pairings that work perfectly with Cinsault
Original food and wine pairings with Cinsault
The Cinsault of Winery Illimis matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of mussels with marinara, saka-saka or cambodian amok.
Details and technical informations about Winery Illimis's Cinsault.
Discover the grape variety: Macabeu
The white Macabeu is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches, and grapes of large to medium size. Macabeu Blanc can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cinsault from Winery Illimis are 2016, 2017, 0, 2015
Informations about the Winery Illimis
The Winery Illimis is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Elgin to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Elgin
The wine region of Elgin is located in the region of Cape South Coast of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Paul Cluver or the Domaine Matthew Van Heerden produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Elgin are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Elgin often reveals types of flavors of cream, stone fruit or cheese and sometimes also flavors of quince, beeswax or citrus zest.
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: Nervous
Said of a wine that leaves its mark on the palate with its strong characters and a hint of acidity, but without excess.
