Constantia
Constantia is South Africa's oldest wine region, famed since the 18th century for the legendary sweet Constantia wine that Napoleon requested on his deathbed, now revived by Klein Constantia's Vin de Constance.
Fast facts
At a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Climate | Cool, maritime, constant breeze |
| Geography | Historic coastal valley on the slopes of Table Mountain |
| Key appellations | Constantia WO · Constantia Glen · Klein Constantia |
| Main grapes | Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Muscat de Frontignan, Semillon |
| Famous for | Vin de Constance, Oldest Cape wines, Mountain scenery |
Grapes
Signature grapes of Constantia
The varieties that define this region's wines.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is celebrated for its electric, zesty character and unmistakable aromatics — gooseberry, grass…
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is the world's most planted white grape and a remarkable blank canvas for terroir and winemaking. F…
Muscat
Muscat is one of the oldest and most fragrant grape families, recognisable by its distinctive grapey, perfumed…
Sémillon
Sémillon is a versatile white grape best known for two very different wines: the great sweet wines of Sauterne…
Nearby
Related regions
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Wine travel
Visiting Constantia
Breathtaking table-cloth mountain views and historic manor estates, a short drive from the Cape Town city centre.
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