Wein-Enzyklopädie/Rote Trauben/Pinotage
RotweinSouth Africa

Pinotage

South Africa's own grape variety, created in 1925 by crossing Pinot Noir with Cinsaut. It produces distinctive wines ranging from fruity and accessible to bold and smoky.

KörperMedium
SäureMedium
TannineMedium
SüßeDry
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Pinotage was created by Professor Abraham Perold who planted the seeds in his garden and forgot about them until rescued by a colleague.

👃 Verkostungsnotizen

Primäraromen

PlumRaspberryBanana

Sekundäraromen

CoffeeSmokeChocolateMarshmallow

Aromen

AcetonePaintBurnt rubber (in some styles)

🌍 Berühmte Weinregionen

Stellenbosch

South Africa
Best expressions

Premium region producing refined Pinotage

Swartland

South Africa
Artisanal style

Old bush vines, natural winemaking

Paarl

South Africa
Accessible style

Warm region with rich, fruity wines

Western Cape

South Africa
Value wines

Broad region, diverse styles

🍽️ Perfekte Speisebegleitungen

Bobotie
BBQ meats
Burgers
Smoked brisket
Spicy sausages

🌡️ Servieranleitung

Temperatur

16-18°C (61-65°F)

Glaseinrichtung

Standard red wine glass

Dekantieren

30 minutes

Reifungspotenzial

3-10 years

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