Vin rougeSouth 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.
CorpsMedium
AciditéMedium
TaninsMedium
DouceurDry
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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.
👃 Notes de dégustation
Saveurs principales
PlumRaspberryBanana
Saveurs secondaires
CoffeeSmokeChocolateMarshmallow
Arômes
AcetonePaintBurnt rubber (in some styles)
🌍 Régions viticoles célèbres
Stellenbosch
South AfricaPremium region producing refined Pinotage
Swartland
South AfricaOld bush vines, natural winemaking
Paarl
South AfricaWarm region with rich, fruity wines
Western Cape
South AfricaBroad region, diverse styles
🍽️ Accords mets parfaits
Bobotie
BBQ meats
Burgers
Smoked brisket
Spicy sausages
🌡️ Guide de service
Température
16-18°C (61-65°F)
Type de verre
Standard red wine glass
Carafer
30 minutes
⏳ Potentiel de vieillissement
3-10 years