Winery OlivedaleShiraz
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Shiraz of the Winery Olivedale is in the top 10 of wines of Swellendam.
Taste structure of the Shiraz from the Winery Olivedale
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Shiraz of Winery Olivedale in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Shiraz
The Shiraz of Winery Olivedale matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of thai beef curry, doner kebab or rabbit with marengo sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Olivedale's Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Tinta Cão
Structured and elegant reds with a deep ruby colour, firm tannins and dense palate, with signature aromas of red fruit (cherry, raspberry), plum, spices, flowers (violet) and balsamic notes. Very late-ripening and low-yielding, with magnificent ageing potential. An essential component of great vintage Ports and age-worthy Douro DOC, one of the five classic Port varieties. An indigenous Portuguese black variety from the Douro with a strong aromatic identity.
Informations about the Winery Olivedale
The Winery Olivedale is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Swellendam to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Swellendam
WO district of Cape South Coast (Breede River Valley, town founded 1743, wards Buffeljags and Stormsvlei, porous draining sandy sandstone soils with low fertility, Mediterranean with summers tempered by the Langeberg mountains): Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon as signature reds — intense profiles with pure fruit and vibrant acidity from slow ripening. Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc as whites; Touriga Nacional, Mourvèdre and Viognier as complements.
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: Destemming
Operation consisting in eliminating the vegetal part of the bunch supporting the berries, its maceration with the must giving a herbaceous taste to the wine.
