Constantia is the most historically important region is all of South Africa which has been making wines since the early 17th century. The most famous aspect of Constantia is that it is home to the sweet wines made of Muscat from the Klein Constantia winery - these were the wines that helped to put South Africa on the map. It is surrounded by the ocean so gets cooling influences which makes it the perfect place for white grape varieties - especially aromatic grapes.