Groot Constantia Pinotage is a red wine made from the Pinotage grape, a unique cultivar of South Africa. It has dark ruby color and aromas of ripe dark berries mixed with hints of spicy wood. On the palate, it is wonderfully complex and well-rounded, featuring flavors of raspberries, cherries, and plums, with a hint of vanilla and smokiness. This wine is full-bodied with firm tannins and balanced acidity, making it perfect to pair with grilled meat dishes or hearty stews. Groot Constantia Pinotage has a long and smooth finish, leaving a lasting impression of dark fruit and spices. It is a wine that is sure to impress any connoisseur.

Tasting Notes

Aromas of strawberry and ripe plum dominate the nose of the 2019 Pinotage, while careful use of French oak adds layers of delicate vanilla complexity. The ripe red fruit and sweet vanilla continue on the silky palate, which is elegant with fine tannin structure and a long finish.

About the Winery

If you are looking for a wine with a grand history and tradition, look no further than the South African wine brand of Groot Constantia. The history of the oldest wine brand of South Africa dates back to as early as 1685, when the Groot Constantia grounds were first given to the Governor of the Cape of Good Hope. In the years after that, the ownership of these vineyards kept changing.

After a series of fire accidents sand restoration work, this place is now part of the South African Cultural History Museum. In the early 1880s, the Constantia dessert wine produced here was famous all over the world. In the year 2003, the Groot Constantia Estate started production of this famous wine and named it Grand Constance, much to the pleasure of all wine lovers.

Some of the popular wines created in this estate are:

Grand Constance – This signature wine is made from red & white Muscat de Frontignan grape varietal produced in the Constantia and Western Cape regions.

The white wines that you can get to enjoy from this label are:

Method Cap Classique Brut Rose - 60% Pinotage, 20% Pinot Noir and 17% Chardonnay

Sauvignon Blanc – 93% Sauvignon Blanc and 7% Semillon

Chardonnay – 100% Chardonnay varietal

Rose’ – Made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot, along with the taste of a few varietals such as Semillon & Sauvignon Blanc

Some of the popular red wines from this label are:

Lady of Abundance – 34% Pinotage, 33% Shiraz, 32% Merlot and 1% Grenache

Merlot – 100% Merlot

Pinotage – 100%Pinotage

Today many people come to visit the Groot Constantia Estate, mainly because of the extremely beautiful sites located on the way. Along with this, you will also get to see additional wine estates, which make for an awesome wine route, which you cannot afford to miss.

https://www.grootconstantia.co.za

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