Swartland

The Swartland region starts about 50 kilometers north of Cape Town and is located on the west coast of South Africa. The area is approximately 13,000 hectares in size and the name Swartland refers to the dark, fertile soil of this region.

93 Parker

2020 Raul Perez & Antoine Graillot Encinas

Spain, Castilla y Leon

Mencia

26.95 22.27

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2024 Veronica Ortega La Llorona

Spain, Castilla y Leon

Godello

37.95 31.36

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96 Parker

2022 Descendientes de José Palacios Villa de Corullón Bierzo

Spain, Castilla y Leon

Mencia

44.95 37.15 As low as 41.95 34.67

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94 Parker

2023 Raul Pérez Lomas de Valtuille La del Vivo

2024 Raul Pérez Lomas de Valtuille La del Vivo

Spain, Castilla y Leon

Godello

30.95 25.58

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2023 Veronica Ortega Quite Mencia

Spain, Castilla y Leon

Alicante bouschet, Dona Blanca, Mencia, Palomino

19.95 16.49

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2025 Sadie Family Trio Kirsten (Treinspoor, Pofader en Mev. Kirsten)

South Africa, Western Cape

325.85 325.85

93 Parker

2023 Raul Pérez Ultreia Saint Jacques

Spain, Castilla y Leon

Mencia

17.95 14.83

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2021 Descendientes Jose Palacios Moncerbal BIO

Spain, Castilla y Leon

Mencia

129.95 107.40

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96 James Suckling

2023 Raul Pérez La Vizcaína Las Gundiñas

Spain, Castilla y Leon

Mencia

29.95 24.75

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98 Parker

2019 Raul Pérez Castro Ventosa Valtuille La Vitoriana

2023 Raul Pérez Castro Ventosa Valtuille La Vitoriana

Spain, Castilla y Leon

Mencia

129.75 107.23

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95 Parker

2020 Raúl Pérez Ultreia Mata Los Pardos

Spain, Castilla y Leon

Mencia

28.95 23.93

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97 Parker

2020 Descendientes Jose Palacios Moncerbal

Spain, Castilla y Leon

Mencia

119.95 99.13

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2019 Raúl Pérez El Cerro de Valdecañada

Spain, Castilla y Leon

Mencia

151.95 125.58

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2019 Momento Grenache Blanc

South Africa, Swartland

Grenache

26.50 21.90

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History
Swartland was discovered from the Cape during an initial exploration of the Dutch settlers in the year 1660. The area was named Swartland because the 'Rhino Bush' (Renosterbos) turned black during a certain period of the year.

Soil & Climate
The climate here is dry and very warm. The temperature can rise to 44 ° C, but the fog and wind also provide cooling. Due to the heat, it is not uncommon for the grapes to be harvested at night, this to get a better color and fragrance extraction from the grapes. The flat areas in Swartland are often sandy, while granite and pebble-like sandstone are found on the hills. A fertile soil in combination with just enough water ensures that the vines have a low production of very good quality.

Wines
Robust, full-bodied red wines used to come from Swartland, but nowadays more and more good, cheap and light wines and wines are destined for export. In addition, the area is also known for the freshly scented and tasting table wines and the very nice port wines.