🌭South African Braai Boerewors95% match
Pinotage and boerewors are South African soul mates: the wine's smoky, slightly rustic fruit wraps around grilled spiced sausage naturally.
South African cuisinePinotage
Red Wine
A medium body red wine from South Africa, known for its smoke and banana notes. Medium tannin and medium acidity make it a flexible pairing partner for a wide range of dishes.
Body
Medium Body
Tannin
Medium
Acidity
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Origin
South Africa
SmokeBananaBlackberryTar
What to Eat with Pinotage
Five expert pairings — start with your food, find your wine.
🥘Bobotie91% match
This Cape Malay spiced meat casserole with egg custard top pairs with Pinotage's sweet-smoked fruit and soft tannin.
South African cuisine🍢Lamb Sosaties90% match
South African curry-spiced lamb skewers with dried apricot meet Pinotage's fruit-forward, lightly spiced profile in a regional classic.
South African cuisine🍖Sticky Pork Spare Ribs89% match
Sweet-savory glazed ribs complement Pinotage's ripe plum and smoky character, with pork fat easing the wine's moderate tannins.
Asian cuisine🧀Smoked Gouda and Biltong Board88% match
Smoked cheese and dried cured beef (biltong) echo Pinotage's signature smoke and savory notes in a classic South African snack pairing.
South African cuisine