Alto Restaurant

STEAK, burger, gnocchi and trout; or cheese and charcuterie platters. Nothing complicated at the new restaurant of Alto Wine Estate on the Helderberg in Stellenbosch. “A small but indulgent menu using smoked elements and locally sourced ingredients to pair with our wines,” says the chef. One of the Top 100 cellars in South Africa, a red wine specialist. Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, blends including Alto Rouge, a household name for many SA wine lovers – and a Chardonnay from sister property Stellenzicht if you simply must have white wine to go with the fish.

The sirloin is more competitively priced than at Rust en Vrede and Ernie Els, a bit more than at Guardian Peak – these being the other top tables off Annandale Road. Or, if you just feel like snacking, a wine-and-biltong pairing might be the answer. For more about the various ‘experiences’ on offer at Alto, click here.

• Alto, Ernie Els Wines and Stellenzicht are owned in part or completely by Baron Hans von Staff-Reitzenstein.

Alto Wine Tasting Venue