Rode wijnSouth 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.
BodyMedium
ZuurgehalteMedium
TanninesMedium
ZoetheidDry
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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.
👃 Proefnotities
Primaire smaken
PlumRaspberryBanana
Secundaire smaken
CoffeeSmokeChocolateMarshmallow
Aroma's
AcetonePaintBurnt rubber (in some styles)
🌍 Beroemde wijnregio's
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
🍽️ Perfecte spijscombinaties
Bobotie
BBQ meats
Burgers
Smoked brisket
Spicy sausages
🌡️ Serveertips
Temperatuur
16-18°C (61-65°F)
Glastype
Standard red wine glass
Decanteren
30 minutes
⏳ Rijpingspotentieel
3-10 years