red grape

Pinotage

Warm, dry Mediterranean at altitude in South Africa.

Known as: Pinotage

Pinotage is South Africa's homegrown red grape - a cross of Pinot Noir and Cinsault (Hermitage) created in 1925 at Stellenbosch University.

It is a love-it-or-hate-it grape: the best examples are smoky, plummy and delicious, though poorly made ones can show an odd rubbery note.

For the buyer, seek quality Stellenbosch Pinotage for a genuine taste of South African wine culture, ideally with a braai.

Flavour & Aroma Profile

Aroma

dark fruitsmokeearthspice

Flavour

blackberryplumsmokebananaearthy

Food Pairing

  • · barbecue
  • · braai
  • · smoked meats
  • · game
  • · cheddar

Notable Pinotage Wines

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Curated top picks first, then other wines made from Pinotage.