<P> Grape varieties in South Africa are known as cultivar , with many common international varieties developing local synonyms that still have a strong tradition of use . These include : Chenin blanc ( Steen ) , Riesling ( until recently known locally as Weisser Riesling ) , Crouchen ( known as Cape Riesling ) , Palomino ( the grape of the Spanish wine Sherry known locally as `` White French '' ) , Trebbiano ( Ugni Blanc ) , Sémillon ( Groendruif ) and Muscat of Alexandria ( Hanepoot ) . However , wines that are often exported overseas will usually have the more internationally recognised name appear on the wine label . In 2015 , SAWIS ( South African Wine Information and Systems ) reported that the country had 100,146 hectares of vineyards , with about 55 % planted with white varieties . Chenin blanc has long been the most widely planted variety , still accounting for over 18 % of all grape area planted in South Africa as of 2015 , though it is slowly decreasing in overall share of vineyard area . In the 1980s and 1990s , interest in international varieties saw increase in plantings of Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc . Other white grape varieties with significant plantings include Colombard ( also spelled locally as Colombar ) , Cape Riesling , Gewürztraminer , Hanepoot , Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains , Riesling and Sémillon . Both red and white mutants of Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains as well as Chenel and Weldra , two Chenin blanc - Ugni blanc crossings , are used for brandy distillation and fortified wine production . </P>
<P> Grape varieties in South Africa are known as cultivar , with many common international varieties developing local synonyms that still have a strong tradition of use . These include : Chenin blanc ( Steen ) , Riesling ( until recently known locally as Weisser Riesling ) , Crouchen ( known as Cape Riesling ) , Palomino ( the grape of the Spanish wine Sherry known locally as `` White French '' ) , Trebbiano ( Ugni Blanc ) , Sémillon ( Groendruif ) and Muscat of Alexandria ( Hanepoot ) . However , wines that are often exported overseas will usually have the more internationally recognised name appear on the wine label . In 2015 , SAWIS ( South African Wine Information and Systems ) reported that the country had 100,146 hectares of vineyards , with about 55 % planted with white varieties . Chenin blanc has long been the most widely planted variety , still accounting for over 18 % of all grape area planted in South Africa as of 2015 , though it is slowly decreasing in overall share of vineyard area . In the 1980s and 1990s , interest in international varieties saw increase in plantings of Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc . Other white grape varieties with significant plantings include Colombard ( also spelled locally as Colombar ) , Cape Riesling , Gewürztraminer , Hanepoot , Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains , Riesling and Sémillon . Both red and white mutants of Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains as well as Chenel and Weldra , two Chenin blanc - Ugni blanc crossings , are used for brandy distillation and fortified wine production . </P>
variety of white grape grown in south africa
variety of white grape grown in south africa
Palomino Colombard Cape Riesling Gewürztraminer Hanepoot Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains Riesling Sémillon
Palomino Colombard Cape Riesling Gewürztraminer Hanepoot Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains Riesling Sémillon