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Constantia white wine

If you are looking for a unique choice of wine, there are a few choices from the area near Cape Town, South Africa. This is an area with an interesting history when it comes to wine, which was devastated by the phylloxera epidemic. The production of wine in Constantia did not resume until the late 20th century and is now a major exporter to Europe.

The History Of White Wines From Constantia

The wines grown in Constantia are made from Muscat grapes, which are ideal for making white wine. Originally, the wines made here were white wines, and the tradition of quality white wines continues today. In the 17th century, production of wine in this region of South Africa began. It continued through the late 19th century, and was one of the most popular wines to be imported in Europe during these times. Unfortunately, like many other wine regions in the 19th century, the Constantia wine region was destroyed by disease.

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The Production Of White Wine in Constantia nowadays*

In the early 1980s, production of wine in Constantia began once again. This is thanks to the grafting and hybrid grape vines that were developed to resist the disease that wiped out so much of the vineyards in Europe during the 19th century.

Today, you have different choices of Constantia wines, but the famous white wines that were favourites of high society during the 19th century are once again available.

Some of the choices of Constantia white wines available today include:

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Buitenverwachting Chardonnay

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Klein Constantia Estate Sauvignon Blanc

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Groot Constantia Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

These are some of the most popular Constantia white wines that you have to choose from, but there are also many other options for you to consider for your dinner table.

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