Winery SteenbergNebbiolo
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Nebbiolo of Winery Steenberg in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Nebbiolo
Pairings that work perfectly with Nebbiolo
Original food and wine pairings with Nebbiolo
The Nebbiolo of Winery Steenberg matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of fillet of beef with morels, ramadan berber soup (harira) or roast veal orloff with mushrooms.
Details and technical informations about Winery Steenberg's Nebbiolo.
Discover the grape variety: Nebbiolo
Austere, noble reds, pale in colour and quick to turn garnet, with powerful tannins and high acidity, showing aromas of sour cherry, faded rose, tar, white truffle, leather and balsamic notes with age. Outstanding ageing potential. Absolute star of Piedmont with Barolo DOCG and Barbaresco DOCG, also in Roero, Gattinara, Ghemme and Valtellina (Chiavennasca). A late-ripening Italian variety among the world's greatest.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Nebbiolo from Winery Steenberg are 2009, 2011, 2013, 2016 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Steenberg
The Winery Steenberg is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 40 wines for sale in the of Constantia to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Constantia
Historic cradle of South African wine (Simon van der Stel 1685) on the southern tip of the Cape peninsula: signature emblematic Vin de Constance — mythical sweet wine from Muscat de Frontignan resurrected in 1986 by Klein Constantia, honeyed and opulent with candied fruits, apricot, candied citrus and raisins, balanced by fresh acidity. Also taut Sauvignon Blanc as king white, Chardonnay and reds on Atlantic slopes. Ultra-cool maritime climate, heritage prestige.
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: Climate
Term used in Burgundy to designate a locality. The most famous climats are subject to specific recognition and constitute the first growths.
