Print pageAfrica’s best-known liqueur, Amarula, is made from the golden marula fruit. Marula trees grow in sub-equatorial Africa and their fruit is harvested in summer. Amarula is carefully distilled from the fruit and matured in oak barrels for two years before being refined with fresh cream. The liqueur has a full-bodied and silky consistency with 17% vol. Amarula is a popular liqueur with an interesting production history.
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| Bottle Size (cl) | 70 |
|---|---|
| Region | Stellenbosch |
| Packaging | box of 6 |
| Producer | Amarula |
| Alcohol Content | 17.0 % vol. Alc. |
Stellenbosch
The region around the town of Stellenbosch is probably one of the best-known places in South Africa where wine is grown. It is located in the South African province of Western Cape, which borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean.
Over 120 wine estates are located in Stellenbosch. They all benefit from the optimal climatic conditions required for top-quality winegrowing. The climate is Mediterranean, sunny and relatively dry in summer, but with sufficient rainfall in winter. The ocean within sight provides refreshing breezes and sufficient humidity, which are decisive factors for slow and harmonious fruit development, especially in midsummer. In the Bottelary area, which is considered the best red wine area in the region, fertile, stony granite soils ensure the top quality of the wines produced there. The foothills of the Simonsberg are also among the best red wine regions in the country. The summer days are long, there are cool breezes from the sea and the soil is excellent – red granite with a high clay content that retains water well. Some vines are planted on slate, which holds a lot of water in winter but dries out quickly in summer and therefore needs to be irrigated.
Stellenbosch is home to some of the most famous wine estates in South Africa. Traditional producers such as Aaldering, Asara, Babylon’s Peak, Bein, Graceland, Delheim, Kaapzicht, Kanonkop, Kleinood, Knorhoek, Meerlust, Morgenster, Quoin Rock, Van Ryn and Villiera are at home here.
Wines from Stellenbosch at Savinis
At Savinis, you will find the accumulated knowledge and expertise of years of experience. Every South African wine has its own story – be it in relation to the winery, its owner, the winemaker, the vineyard, the production or the geographical and geological conditions.
Do you have questions about a specific wine from Stellenbosch – or can’t find it in our online store? Ask us, we will be happy to help!
Amarula
A special tree grows in Africa: the marula tree. It is mainly found in the warm regions of sub-equatorial Africa. The average-sized tree can reach a height of up to 15 meters.
Once a year, in February, the fruits of the tree ripen to a golden yellow. The intense tropical scent of the fruit attracts various species of wild animals and herds of elephants. As the fruit is the elephant’s favorite food, the marula tree is also known as the “elephant tree”. However, only the female marula tree bears fruit. These are fleshy, sour and have an exotic aroma. The yield can vary from season to season, but a single tree can bear up to two tons of fruit.
Amarula Cream is made from this mystical tree, the soil and the sun of Africa. Once the ripe fruit of the marula tree has been collected, the seeds are removed and the flesh pressed out of the skin. This is then fermented. After fermentation, the Marula wine is distilled in copper stills. The young liqueur is then matured in small oak barrels for around two years. At the same time, it is enriched with pure marula extract. Finally, fresh cream is added to the liqueur. The process of adding cream is very sophisticated. The result is a cream product that is completely stable, rich and smooth.
Wines from Amarula at Savinis
At Savinis you will find the accumulated knowledge and expertise of years of experience.
Do you have questions about a specific Amarula liqueur – or can’t find it in our online store? Ask us, we will be happy to help!
