SOUTH AFRICA 🇿🇦 Flashcards
Climate in South Africa
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Hierarchy of wine laws in South Africa
GI, regions, districts, wards
Regulations for Estate Wines in South Africa
Wine must come from a single estate and all the grapes must come from estate vineyards that cover a single geographical area.
Main grape varieties in South Africa
Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot
Pinotage is a crossing between …
Pinot Noir x Cinsault
“Cape blend”
South African blend of Pinotage with international varieties
Main wine regions of Western Cape
Coastal Region, Breede River Valley, Cape South Coast
Key wine regions of Coastal Region in South Africa
Stellenbosch, Paarl, Constantia, Swartland, Durbanville
Key wine regions of Breede River Valley in South Africa
Worcester, Robertson
Key wine regions of Cape South Coast in South Africa
Walker Bay (Hemel-en-Aarde), Elgin, Cape Agulhas (Elim)
South African district for Bordeaux wines
Stellenbosch
South African district for old vines of Chenin Blanc
Swartland
South African district for premium quality of Syrah
Swartland
South African ward for Pinot Noir
Hemel-en-Aarde
South African ward for the oldest vines
Constantia
