Pinotage is a red produced by Simonsig Family Wines in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Made from Pinotage. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Region: Stellenbosch
Country: South Africa
Grapes: Pinotage
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Simonsig's Pinotage is a classic Stellenbosch expression of South Africa's signature grape, offering ripe red and dark fruit alongside the variety's characteristic smoky, earthy edge and a touch of banana-like ester on the nose. Medium to full bodied with smooth, approachable tannins and a savoury finish, it's built for hearty grilled fare. A reliable, well-made example of the style rather than a rare or limited bottling.
Serving: Serve at 15–17 °C.
Where it comes from
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Stellenbosch is South Africa's best-known fine-wine district, set among granite hills just inland from Cape Town, and is the historic centre of the country's quality wine trade.
Pinotage
Pinotage is a red grape created in South Africa in 1925 by crossing Pinot Noir with Cinsault, and it has become the country's distinctive homegrown signature variety.
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More red wines from Stellenbosch
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- Feniks — Scions of Sinai, Stellenbosch
- Kadette Cape Blend — Kanonkop, Stellenbosch
- Pinotage Redhill — Simonsig Estate, Stellenbosch
Frequently asked questions
Where is Pinotage from?
Pinotage is produced by Simonsig Family Wines in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
What grapes are in Pinotage?
Pinotage is made from Pinotage.