Enciclopedia del Vino/Uve Rosse/Pinotage
Vino RossoSouth 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.

CorpoMedium
AciditàMedium
TanniniMedium
DolcezzaDry
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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.

👃 Note di Degustazione

Sapori Primari

PlumRaspberryBanana

Sapori Secondari

CoffeeSmokeChocolateMarshmallow

Aromi

AcetonePaintBurnt rubber (in some styles)

🌍 Regioni Vinicole Famose

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

🍽️ Abbinamenti Cibo Perfetti

Bobotie
BBQ meats
Burgers
Smoked brisket
Spicy sausages

🌡️ Guida al Servizio

Temperatura

16-18°C (61-65°F)

Tipo di Bicchiere

Standard red wine glass

Decantazione

30 minutes

Potenziale di Invecchiamento

3-10 years

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