A hybrid between Pinot Noir and Cinsault that's grown almost exclusively in South Africa.
(Pee-noe-tahj) - A cross between Pinot Noir x Cinsaut of the Rhone, grown commercially only in South Africa, where it makes a fruity, dark red wine with an odd earthy character often described as "paintbox."
Grape widely grown and successful in South Africa. Derived from the crossing of a Pinot Noir clone and Cinsaut. Used to make a popular, hearty red wine that ages well - (and often requires it). Also found widely grown in New Zealand and in smaller acreages in California.
A cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault - earthy and dark red wine
is a relatively new grape created in 1925 at Stellenbosch University by crossing Pinot Noir and Cinsaut, a variety from the Southern Rhone. It performs well in the vineyard with a high yield of deeply coloured grapes which ripen relatively early while retaining good levels of acidity. So far Pinotage remains very much a South African speciality but it is being planted in other countries and early results are promising.
Pinotage is a red hybrid grape that's gained its greatest acclaim in South Africa. At its best it produces big, plummy wines with a lot of character.
A red grape that is a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault. Grown in South Africa, it is fermented at higher temperatures and matured in new oak for finesse and elegant berry flavors.
Cultivar widely grown and successful in South Africa since its release in in 1925. Also currently grown in Brazil, Canada, California (USA), Virginia (USA) and Zimbabwe. Derived from the crossing of Pinot Noir x Cinsaut. Used to make a popular, hearty red wine that ages well - (and often requires it). Also grown in some quantity on New Zealand 's North Island where it is used to produce flavorsome, early-maturing wines that are considerably less concentrated/complex than South African versions. Is one of the few varieties to have an entire webpage (www.pinotage.org) devoted to it.
Pinotage is a wine grape that is a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsaut (called Hermitage in South Africa and parts of Europe, hence the portmanteau name of this grape variety).