Pontac
If you're looking for a wine with character, one that tells a true story, then the Pontac collection is perfect for you. At its heart is the Allesverloren Fine Old Vintage, a fortified wine that will captivate you with its depth. Think warm aromas of dark chocolate, coffee, licorice, and a subtle hint of smoke. Whether as an elegant finale to a meal with tiramisu or as a secret ingredient in a rich gravy, this wine brings wonderful intensity to your cooking. A true piece of tradition that, with proper storage, will last for decades in your wine cellar.Filters
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International Wine & Spirits Competition 2019
Awarded by International Wine & Spirits Competition
Other grape varieties
Pontac – an almost forgotten variety from South Africa
In the Vinoscout range, you will currently find a wine from the Pontac grape variety – a rarity from Stellenbosch that hardly any other shop carries. The entry starts from 20.90 euros.
Origin & character
Pontac is considered one of the oldest grape varieties in South Africa and was widespread in the Cape region in the 17th and 18th centuries before it almost completely disappeared. Today, it is only cultivated by a few wineries in Stellenbosch. The variety provides deeply colored, dark, oxidatively aged wines in the port wine style: strong, sweet, and with a characteristic spiciness that reminds one of dried plums, dark chocolate, and a hint of leather. The sweetness is integrated, the finish long and warm – typical for a wine that demands time and rest.
Pairs with
- Dark chocolate with a high cocoa content
- Mature hard cheese, such as aged Gouda or Manchego
- Dried fruits and nuts as a dessert accompaniment
- Braised meat or hearty game dishes
Buy Pontac at Vinoscout
With the Allesverloren Fine Old Vintage, you have the opportunity to get to know one of the rarest grape varieties in South Africa in an artisanally aged port wine style. Anyone who enjoys oxidative, sweet wines with history should reach for something here that you won't find everywhere.