Outstanding houses in Free State.
The Free State highveld makes reds that taste of iron and dark cherry, wines built on tannin rather than ripeness.
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Region DNA
The character of Free State
Based on 9 wines with structural data
Style profile
Broad range with a recognisable character
FEM score distribution
Based on 1 rated wineries in this region
Flavor territory
Most frequent primary flavor groups
Style breakdown
Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count
Top grape varieties
Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count
Most representative winery
The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Free State
The Bald Ibis
VisitFree State is a wine region in South Africa, home to 1 producers tracked on Femente. Its vineyards are led by Shiraz/Syrah, Pinotage, and Tannat, producing South African Red and South African Syrah wines with notes of Black fruit and Red fruit.
Free State — good to know
- What grape varieties are grown in Free State?
- The most planted varieties in Free State are Shiraz/Syrah, Pinotage, Tannat, and Cabernet Sauvignon, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
- What wines is Free State known for?
- Free State is known for South African Red, South African Syrah, and South African Pinotage wines and flavors of Black fruit and Red fruit.
- How many wineries are in Free State?
- Femente tracks 1 producers in Free State.
- Where is Free State?
- Free State is a wine region in South Africa.
Free State
The Free State highveld makes reds that taste of iron and dark cherry, wines built on tannin rather than ripeness. Here, elevation and cool nights push Cabernet and Pinotage toward structure over extraction.