The Winery Tormentoso of Paarl of Western Cape

Winery Tormentoso
The winery offers 12 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
This estate is part of the MAN Vintners.
It is ranked in the top 156 of the estates of Western Cape.
It is located in Paarl in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Tormentoso is one of the best wineries to follow in Paarl.. It offers 12 wines for sale in of Paarl to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Winery Tormentoso wines

Looking for the best Winery Tormentoso wines in Paarl among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Tormentoso 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 Tormentoso wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Tormentoso

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Tormentoso

How Winery Tormentoso wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of fast and, old-fashioned venison stew or eggs in meurette.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Tormentoso

On the nose the red wine of Winery Tormentoso. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of butter, earthy or blackberry. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Tormentoso. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Tormentoso

  • 2012With an average score of 3.74/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.69/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.68/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.66/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.62/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.61/5

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

  • Pinotage
  • Mourvedre
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cinsaut
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Grenache

Discovering the wine region of Paarl

South African star at the foot of the granite rock (60 km north of Cape Town): Shiraz reigns in reds — powerful and sun-soaked with notes of blackberry, plum, black pepper, spices and a smoky touch, sturdy tannins. Structured Cabernet and Pinotage complement. Chenin Blanc king of whites — ample and lively with notes of honey, yellow fruit, candied citrus and white flowers, age-worthy acidity. Renowned Rhône-style blends.

Hot, dry Mediterranean climate, granite on slopes and sandstone below.

The top white wines of Winery Tormentoso

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Tormentoso

How Winery Tormentoso wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of tagliatelle with scallops, thai shrimp soup (tom yam goong) or simple cod fillet.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Tormentoso

On the nose the white wine of Winery Tormentoso. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, vegetal or oak. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Tormentoso. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Tormentoso

  • 2013With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.58/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.54/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Tormentoso.

  • Chenin Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Touriga nacional

Deep, concentrated reds with a near-black robe, firm but polished tannins, showing aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, violet, bergamot, liquorice, black pepper and characteristic floral notes. Pillar of great vintage Ports (Quinta do Noval, Taylor's) and signature of modern dry Douro DOC and Dão DOC. Also exported to Australia and California. Portugal's most noble variety.

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Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Supple, sun-drenched reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and moderate acidity, with intense aromas of ripe red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry), garrigue (thyme, bay), white pepper, kirsch and soft spice. Ample, warm palate. Absolute pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Gigondas, Côtes-du-Rhône, Tavel rosé, Priorat DOQ, Rioja (as Garnacha) and star of naturally sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.