Discover Italy Through the Wines You Already Love

Legend has it that in 1992, a group of South African winemakers said “ciao” to Apartheid sanctions and smuggled Italian vine cuttings into the country. While the days of subterfuge are long over, Italian grapes continue to thrive in a few niche South African vineyards and wines. You may very well have tasted a South African blend that included Italian varietals without even realising it.