The winery
Bergsig Estate
Winery owned by the Lategan family, located in the Breedekloof (Breede River Valley, Western Cape, South Africa), offering on-site production, tastings, a bistro and accommodation.
- Breedekloof / Breede River Valley, Western Cape · Sudafrica
- Since 1843
- 5 products
The story
The estate bears the Afrikaans name for "mountain view" and has belonged to the Lategan family for generations. The family's roots in the Winelands date back to 1735, and they established themselves at Bergsig in 1843. Over the years the property has preserved the family's winemaking tradition and developed hospitality and direct sales.
Production philosophy
The estate states an approach grounded in sustainability and responsibility toward future generations (recurring motto: «wine that doesn't cost the earth»). As an 'estate', all grapes are grown, vinified and bottled on site to express the estate's terroir.
Terroir and vineyards
Situated in the Breedekloof (part of the Breede River Valley), at the foot of the Drakenstein and Hex River mountains. Mediterranean climate and vineyards fed by mountain streams, with soils characterised by sedimentary deposits and weathered sandstone typical of the area.
Awards and recognition
The winery lists numerous recent accolades (see the Accolades section), including medals and mentions in competitions such as the Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards, district-level wins in the SA Terroir Awards for certain labels, mentions in guides like Platter’s, and IWSC classifications for selected wines.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Chenin Blanc
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Riesling (Weisser Riesling)
- Chardonnay
- Gewürztraminer
- Shiraz
- Pinotage
- Ruby Cabernet
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Touriga Nacional
What makes it distinctive
- Family-owned estate with a documented history in Bergsig since 1843.
- Produced entirely on the estate (grown, made and bottled on the property)
- Extensive selection: fresh white wines, wood-aged reds, dessert wines and Port-style wines.
- Hospitality services: tastings, bistro and accommodation (Die Kelderhuis)
- Availability of mountain biking trails and wine tourism activities.
