Pinotage
Variety: Pinotage
Color: Red
Other names:
Varietal Notes:
Pinotage is one of South Africa’s most famous wine varieties. It was created in 1925 by Stellenbosch Professor A. I. Peroldt. It is a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault (Hermitage) grape varieties. The vines themselves are easy to handle and have good size yields. |
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| Characteristics*: |
Pinotage can be produced in many different styles. For example, it can be made through carbonic maceration and resemble a Beaujolais. Or it can be made in a California Zinfandel style, a light and fruity nose with rich and supple flavor. |
| Aromas/Flavors*: |
Pinotage gives off a lot of rich fruity flavors. It is wine that can be manipulated to either a fruit forward wine or one with subtle light and fruity notes. Other aromas/flavors include smoky, bramble, and earthy flavors. |
| Food Pairing: |
Goes very well with meats and poultry. |
| Aging**: |
May age well depending upon winemaker style chosen. |
Commercial
Examples***: |
: ’06 Fairview Pinotage Paarl, Backsburg Estate Pinotage, South Africa
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* Character, Aromas, and Flavors of wine produced from the above-mentioned grapes are based upon a general assessment of the variety. Winemaker results will vary.
** The ability to age is tied directly to the wine's chemical make-up. Aging in the context of a varietal assumes the wines produced can or tend to yield the correct chemical make-up. Winemaker results will vary.
*** Commercial Examples provided as varietal references for benchmarking. Winemaker results will vary. | |
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