Kaapse Vonkel Brut Rose
Frans Malan produced the first bottle of Kaapse Vonkel in 1971, making it South Africa’s first fermented sparkling wine.
Tasting Notes
A delicate blush pink hue and fine, persistent mousse set the tone for this elegant Cap Classique. Aromas of fresh strawberry, red berry blossom, and rose petal are lifted by a touch of citrus. The palate is refined and balanced, with vibrant fruit, crisp acidity, and a subtle mineral note leading to a fresh, lingering finish.
Winemaking
All grapes were carefully handpicked and placed into bins. The whole bunches were gently pressed in pneumatic presses to extract the purest juice, known as the cuvée. After an overnight settling period, the juice underwent fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of approximately 15–17°C, using specially selected yeast strains. Malolactic fermentation was intentionally avoided to preserve the wine’s freshness, and expert blending preceded the bottling process.
Technical Information
- Vintage:
- 2024
- Alcohol:
- 12.19%
- Region:
- Stellenbosch
- RS:
- 5.3G/L
- Varietals:
- 52% Pinot Noir, 48% Pinotage
- PH:
- 2.92
- TA:
- 7.5G/L
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