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Where is Vin de Constance wine from?
Vin de Constance is a sweet white wine from Constantia, in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. It is made from Muscat de Frontignan.
Vin de Constance at a glance
| Appellation | Constantia |
|---|---|
| Style | Sweet wine |
| Grape | Muscat de Frontignan |
| Village or town | Constantia |
| Subregion | Cape Town |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Country | South Africa |
| Coordinates | -34.0389, 18.4132 |
Vin de Constance
Constantia, Western Cape, South Africa
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Napoleon drank it in exile on Saint Helena
- Appellation
- Constantia
- Grapes
- Muscat de Frontignan
Simon van der Stel founded the Constantia estate in 1685, and its sweet Muscat wine became famous across Europe in the 18th and 19th centuries; Napoleon drank it on Saint Helena. Klein Constantia revived the style as Vin de Constance with the 1986 vintage.
Vin de Constance: questions and answers
Where is Vin de Constance wine from?
Vin de Constance is a sweet white wine from Constantia, in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. It is made from Muscat de Frontignan.
Which country is Vin de Constance from?
Vin de Constance is from South Africa, in the Western Cape wine region.
What grape is Vin de Constance made from?
Vin de Constance is made from Muscat de Frontignan.
Is Vin de Constance a red or a white wine?
Vin de Constance is a sweet white wine.
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Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org
Last reviewed October 2026.