Trading hours
| Monday to Friday: 09h00 – 17h00 Saturday: 09h00 – 14h00 Sunday: 10h00 – 14h00 Public Holidays: 09h00 – 17h00 excluding Good Friday & Christmas Day |
General info
| Proprietor: Calitzdorp Cellar members Marketing: Winemaker: Carlo Sciocatti |
Area under vines: 300 ha Production: 5 000 ton Brands: Calitzdorp Wines: Cape Ports. Hanepoot. Muscadel. A selection of white and red wines including wine made from Portuguese cultivars. |
More about us
With a legacy spanning nearly a century, Calitzdorp Cellar continues to honour its heritage by delivering wines that reflect the passionate craftsmanship of the Klein Karoo.
Our cellar has earned acclaim for its exceptional dessert and port-style wines, while also providing a diverse selection of white and red varietals.
Situated along the famous Route 62, we remain committed to capturing the natural richness and beauty of this remarkable region in every sip and bottle.
Meet the winemaker
Carlo Sciocatti is the winemaker at Calitzdorp Wine Cellar. He has a passion for wine and like to share his wine knowldege with people.
Cellar favourites
He likes an in your face red wine that carries through from the nose to the pallet.
Beyond the cellar
He is a very open and friendly people’s person and loves animals, golfing and predicts rugby scores on superbru. His pets are an Australian cattle dog, a Dutch hound and a ginger cat.
Meet the assistant winemaker
Abraham Pretorius
Abraham Pretorius started working as a gardener in 1996 at Calitzdorp Wine Cellar and worked his way up to assistant winemaker. Abraham went on an exchange program in 2006 to France for 3 months where he gained some experience on French winemaking and received his national certificate in winemaking in 2015.
Cellar favourites
His favourite wine from the cellar is the Muscadel and Hanepoot. He definitely has a sweet tooth!
Beyond the cellar
He loves cooking and listens to Gospel music.
Meet the tasting room manager
Anja Jankowitz
Anja Jankowitz is an administrative assistant and tasting room manager.
Cellar favourites
The Shiraz Blanc de Noir Perlé. It is the perfect blend of flavours, and Anja have a preference for bubbly.
Beyond the tasting room
She loves hand crafts – making candles and soap, cooking and baking.
