Karoo
The Karoo District, which is located approximately 400 km north-east of Cape Town, lies in a unique semi-desert landscape. This extreme environment creates exceptional terroir conditions with large temperature fluctuations between day and night. The rainfall per m² per year is only around 200-300mm, which makes careful irrigation essential.
At Savinis you will find the best producers from the Karoo region such as Sutherland Winery, Ceres Plateau and Aan de Doorns. These pioneering wineries have proven that excellent wines can be produced even in this seemingly inhospitable environment. The extreme climatic conditions – hot days and cool nights – give the wines a special intensity and concentration.
The Karoo wines are characterized by their exceptional minerality and complexity, which comes directly from the unique slate and sandstone soil. Particularly noteworthy are the elegant red wines and the fresh, aromatic white wines that are produced despite the challenging conditions.
Wines from the Karoo 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 the Karoo – or can’t find it in our online store? Ask us, we will be happy to help!