Vergelegen

The winery Vergelegen is one of the most traditional in South Africa and can look back on a history dating back to 1700. 

Vergelegen Winery - the South African biosphere in a glass

At that time, a manor house was built in the middle of the cultivated land, which was even visited by the English queen in the course of history. In any case, the Vergelegen winery, located not far from Cape Town, can build on a wealth of experience of its winemakers. The same proceed with great perfection in the processing and thus bring year after year complex flavor compositions in the global wine market. The wines from its assortment belong today to the best wines from whole Africa and are distinguished many times. Not only wine lovers from the region appreciate and love the wines of Vergelegen, but also among wine experts in many other countries, the winery from the Stellenbosch region enjoys very high recognition. 

Vergelegen's top wines from Stellenbosch

Over the many centuries, the winery has always given careful attention to the vineyards. With a soil that provides the ideal balance of nutrients and moisture, and a climate that treats the grapes to many hours of sunshine daily, the vines find excellent conditions. And so Vergelegen is allowed to bring top class harvests from its vineyards to the cellar. The following grape varieties are cultivated

• Shiraz
• Merlot
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Chardonnay and
• Sauvignon Blanc

These are the grapes from which South Africa's top wines are made. 

With responsibility for nature and the environment

A unique natural panorama is offered by the sight of the old trees and the large areas of cultivated land that gather around the manor house. Vergelegen is aware of this natural beauty and supports the preservation of the South African biosphere through careful management. The wines from the range of this company trump with a versatile fruit spectrum, which contributes to the development of a full body on the palate. The wines are never too heavy or too complex, but offer a high level of drinking pleasure. The Vergelegen winery delivers wines that have already made many wine lovers worldwide enthusiastic about the region of South Africa. Many Michelin-starred restaurants from all over the world now also have top wines from the Vergelegen range delivered to them.