Cape Town's historic slopes — cool Sauvignon and the legendary Vin de Constance.
On the cool slopes behind Cape Town, Constantia is South Africa's oldest wine area, founded in 1685. Its sweet Muscat wine was loved by Napoleon and Jane Austen, and today it also makes crisp, ocean-cooled Sauvignon Blanc.
Country
South Africa
Climate
Cool maritime
Key grapes
Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat
Areas to know
3
Sub-regions and appellations you'll see on the label.
Groot Constantia
The oldest estate, founded 1685
Klein Constantia
Home of Vin de Constance
Cape Point
Wind-swept peninsula
Local classics and safe bets.
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“Constantia is Cape Town's historic wine valley — crisp, cool Sauvignon Blanc and a famous sweet wine Napoleon drank in exile.”
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