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Synonyms
Pontac is a red grape variety, with its roots in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
The wines show full body, high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to mulberry and smoky.
It is planted most seriously in Stellenbosch.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, high vigour and a preference for warm.
On other labels it goes by Agreste Noir, Barbantal, Nerone and Pontak.
At the table it suits biltong, slow-cooked wild boar and paprika-spiced goulash.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Biltong
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Slow-cooked Wild Boar
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Paprika-spiced Goulash
Also labelled.
Agreste Noir, Barbantal, Nerone, Pontak, Vint Tint.
Pontac: common questions
01.What does Pontac taste like?+
Pontac tastes of mulberry and smoky. The wines show full body, high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Pontac from?+
Pontac originates in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
03.Where is Pontac grown?+
The key regions for Pontac are Stellenbosch.
04.What food pairs with Pontac?+
Pour it with biltong, slow-cooked wild boar and paprika-spiced goulash.
05.What else is Pontac called?+
Pontac is also labelled Agreste Noir, Barbantal, Nerone, Pontak and Vint Tint.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of South Africa.