Allesverloren Estate

The winery Allesverloren is located in the midwest of South Africa. 

Allesverloren Winery – The jewel of Swartland in South Africa

Swartland (the "Black Land") is located approximately 100 km northwest of Cape Town and was first explored at the end of the 17th century by a cartographer of the then governor of the Cape Colony. In the heart of the Swartland district lies the oldest winery of the region. Allesverloren takes its name from the beginning of the colonization of this region. The owners at that time returned from a strenuous journey through rough terrain from the next larger town of Stellenbosch and found their new home burned down – all was lost.

Nothing is lost at Allesverloren

The first wine from Swartland was already pressed in 1806 – 140 years later the winery passed into the hands of the Malan family, who still hold the reins of winemaking to this day. Danie Malan, fifth-generation winemaker at Allesverloren, produces the finest South African wine in the shadow of the mighty Kasteelberg in the picturesque Riebeek Valley.

The vines – the soil – the climate

On 227 hectares, various grape varieties are cultivated rich in extract and vinified with the utmost care, such as

• Chenin Blanc
• Tinta Barocca
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Shiraz
• Touriga Nacional

The vineyards range from 170 m to 350 m above sea level. Due to the cold, wet winters and warm, dry summers, the grapes can ripen very well and develop a high sugar content. Thanks to the westerly winds and the cool summer afternoons, the vines are refreshed throughout the day. The soils in Swartland are characterized by shale and weathered sandstone – the roots of the vines can reach deep.

The climate, the soil, the knowledge and experience of the team, as well as their passion, allow Allesverloren to create authentic, terroir-specific and unforgettable wines year after year.