Vinlexikon/Röda druvor/Pinotage
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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.

KroppMedium
SyraMedium
TanninerMedium
SötmaDry
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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.

👃 Provningsanteckningar

Primära smaker

PlumRaspberryBanana

Sekundära smaker

CoffeeSmokeChocolateMarshmallow

Aromer

AcetonePaintBurnt rubber (in some styles)

🌍 Kända vinregioner

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

🍽️ Perfekta matkombinationer

Bobotie
BBQ meats
Burgers
Smoked brisket
Spicy sausages

🌡️ Serveringsguide

Temperatur

16-18°C (61-65°F)

Glaskoppstyp

Standard red wine glass

Dekantering

30 minutes

Lagringspotential

3-10 years

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