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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 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

🍽️ 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

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