South Africa wine regions
Explore 9 wine regions represented in WhatDrink, covering 4992 distinct linked wines from 759 producers. Use the available style, grape, colour and designation filters to narrow the catalogue.
- Regions
- 9
- Wines
- 4,992
- Producers
- 759
Grapes grown in South Africa
- Albariño
- Alvarinho
- Barbera
- Cabernet Franc
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Carménère
- Chardonnay
- Chenin Blanc
- Garnacha
- Gewürztraminer
- Grenache
- Grüner Veltliner
- Malbec
- Merlot
- Moscato Bianco
- Muscat
- Petit Verdot
- Pinot Noir
- Pinotage
- Primitivo
Wine styles from South Africa
Colours & types
- Mixed
- Red
- Rose
- White
South Africa wine designations
- WO
- Wine of Origin identifies a South African wine whose stated production area is certified under the statutory Wine of Origin Scheme.
Understanding the wine data
- Designation
- The protected-origin or administrative category associated with the wine, interpreted using country-aware rules. The same abbreviation can mean different things in different countries, so we only show the meaning approved for that country.
Wine regions in South Africa
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Wine producers
South Africa is represented in the WhatDrink catalogue by 759 wine producers across 9 regions. Open a region guide above to see its representative producers and wines.
South Africa wine — FAQ
- How many wine regions are listed for South Africa?
- WhatDrink currently links 9 regional pages to South Africa. The count reflects the current catalogue and may change as regional identities are refined.
- Which wine styles can I explore in South Africa?
- The current catalogue includes style-linked wines such as Albarino, Barbera, Bordeaux Blend, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Cinsault, Gewurztraminer, Grenache, Gruner Veltliner. Use the wine-style filter for the full available list.
- Which grapes are represented in South Africa?
- Current product evidence includes Albariño, Alvarinho, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Garnacha, Gewürztraminer, Grenache, Grüner Veltliner. This is catalogue coverage, not a complete national planting register.
- What do the designation filters mean?
- Designation filters use country-aware wine terms. European protected-origin and geographical-indication terms are normalized to the terminology used for the country, while traditional terms such as DOC, DOCG, IGT, DO or AOP remain separately explained where appropriate.