Warm African sun, cool ocean breezes, and mountain altitude. Discover why South Africa is one of the most exciting wine countries in the world today.
What questions does this video answer?
What makes South Africa a great winemaking region?
What is the most widely grown wine grape in South Africa?
What is Pinotage and how was it created?
What kind of wine comes from Stellenbosch and Paarl?
About This Video:
Certified Italian Wine Ambassador Greg Martellotto explores the incredible terroir of South Africa, where warm African sunshine meets freezing ocean air and extreme mountain altitudes. This tension creates some of the most diverse vineyard soils on Earth. Discover Chenin Blanc, the country’s most widely grown grape, capable of producing everything from crisp sparkling wines to rich, age-worthy bottles. Then, uncover the history of Pinotage—a completely unique grape created in South Africa in 1926 by crossing Pinot Noir with Cinsault. From the powerful Cabernet Sauvignon of Stellenbosch to the robust reds of Paarl and the historic vineyards of Franschhoek, South Africa is delivering old vines, new energy, and serious quality.
South African Terroir: Mountain vineyards, cool ocean breezes, diverse soil, Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon, Paarl red wine, Franschhoek wineries.
South African Grapes: Chenin Blanc, South African sparkling wine, Pinotage history, Pinot Noir and Cinsault cross, red fruit and spice.
Wine Market: New World wine, age-worthy white wines, emerging wine regions, wine history.
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