South Africa Flashcards
According to the Wine of Origin (WO) system, what percentage of the stated varietal must be present in the wine?
If it’s from a specific area, what percentage must it contain?
85% varietal
100% place
In the WO system, what are the 4 types of production areas, from largest to smallest?
- Geographical Unit
- Region
- District
- Ward
What are the 5 large geographical units in South Africa?
- Western Cape
- Northern Cape
- Eastern Cape
- Kwazulu-Natal
- Limpopo
All 6 South African wine regions are contained within which geographical area?
Western Cape
What are the 6 regions of South Africa?
- Coastal Region
- Cape South Coast
- Breede River Valley
- Klein Karoo
- Olifants River
- Boberg
What is the most planted white grape of South Africa?
Steen (chenin blanc)
What are the white grapes of South Africa?
Steen Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Colombard Cape Riesling (Crouchen blanc) Hanepoot (Muscat of Alexandria/Moscatel) Gewurztraminer
What might yet become the signature red grape of South Africa?
Pinotage–a cross of Cinsault and Pinot Noir
What is the most planted red varietal of South Africa?
Cabernet Sauvignon
What are the red grapes of South Africa?
Cabernet Sauvignon Cinsault Merlot Cabernet Franc Shiraz Pinot Noir Tinta Barroca Pinotage
What are the 9 districts of the Coastal Region?
- Stellenbosch
- Cape Peninsula
- Tygerberg
- Paarl
- Tulbagh
- Darling
- Franschbock Valley
- Wellington
- Swartland
What is South Africa’s most prominent winemaking region?
Stellenbosch
What is Stellenbosch known for?
High quality red wines and as being the epicenter of viticulture and oenological research of South Africa.
What are the grapes of Stellenbosch?
Cabernet Sauvignon--most planted red Sauvignon Blanc--most planted white Merlot Shiraz Chenin Blanc
In terms of production, which regions of South Africa are the largest?
Breedekloof and Worcester–both in Breede River Valley
