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Winography

Pinotage

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Dry · Red

South Africa's signature grape, a 1925 cross of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut. Polarizing but distinctive, with a smoky, earthy character. Top examples show real depth and complexity.

Globalplantings
6,628
hectares · 2023
Topcountry
South Africa
99% of global total
Countriesgrown
5
across 4 continents
BodyMedium–Full
LightFull
AcidityMedium
LowHigh
TanninMedium
LowHigh
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