Winery Groot Constantia
Winery Groot Constancia
The Winery Groot Constantia is located on the Cape Peninsula. The vineyards are located in a steep position on the east side of Table Mountain. Thanks to the oceans on both sides, the area is filled with unusual weather blessed. Groot Constantia produces many top wines and is one of the most visited Tourist attractions in South Africa.-
Founded:
1685 -
Address:
Groot Constantia Rd, Constantia, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa -
Area:
88 Ha -
Max & Moritz Favourite wine:
Groot Constacia Governors Reserve Red 2018 -
Tasting Room:
daily from 09:00 to 17:00 clock
Winemaker: Boela Gerber
Boela Gerber has been with Groot Constantia since 2001. Groot Constantia recently received a good international exposure when in 2009 the Chardonnay won the award "Best White" and the Shiraz 2008 the "Best Red" at the LaRevue de Vin de France Classic Wine Trophy.
Boela's approach to winemaking is minimalist, and he believes that the real challenge in winemaking is to find the Climate and the soil and to understand this in its unique and expressive Implement crying.