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Where is Stellenbosch wine from?
Stellenbosch is a red wine, also made in white, from Stellenbosch, in Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa. It is a Wine of Origin wine made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage and Chenin Blanc.
Stellenbosch at a glance
| Classification | Wine of Origin |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Stellenbosch |
| Style | Red wine, White wine |
| Grapes | Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Chenin Blanc |
| Village or town | Stellenbosch |
| Subregion | Coastal Region |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Country | South Africa |
| Coordinates | -33.9367, 18.8614 |
Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Wine of Origin
Where Pinotage was created
- Appellation
- Stellenbosch
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Chenin Blanc
Stellenbosch was founded in 1679 by Simon van der Stel and is the second-oldest European settlement in South Africa. In 1925 Abraham Perold at Stellenbosch University crossed Pinot Noir and Cinsaut to create Pinotage. It is the country's most famous wine district.
Producers to know
- Kanonkop
- Meerlust
- Rust en Vrede
- Thelema
Stellenbosch: questions and answers
Where is Stellenbosch wine from?
Stellenbosch is a red wine, also made in white, from Stellenbosch, in Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa. It is a Wine of Origin wine made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage and Chenin Blanc.
Which country is Stellenbosch from?
Stellenbosch is from South Africa, in the Western Cape wine region.
What grape is Stellenbosch made from?
Stellenbosch is made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage and Chenin Blanc.
Is Stellenbosch a red or a white wine?
Both. Stellenbosch is made as a red and as a white wine; the red is the main style.
Who are the best producers of Stellenbosch?
Producers to know include Kanonkop, Meerlust, Rust en Vrede and Thelema.
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Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org
Last reviewed October 2026.