
Perlage

Perfume

Color

Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years

These elements are intertwined in this family-owned farm, where the late Frans Malan produced the first bottle of our much-loved Kaapse Vonkel, South Africa's first Méthode Cap Classique made in the classic bottle-fermented style. He is also honoured for co-founding the thriving Stellenbosch Wine Route, a first in its time. Today, his legacy lives on through his sons, Francois and Johan, and grandchildren Francois-Jacques, Christelle and Michael, the 2nd and 3rd Malan generations at Simonsig Wine Estate. Read more


Name | Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Cap Classique Brut 2021 |
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Type | White green classic method sparkling wine brut |
Denomination | N/A |
Vintage | 2021 |
Size | 0,75 l |
Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
Grape varieties | 54% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Nero, 1% Pinot Meunier |
Country | South Africa |
Region | South Africa |
Vendor | Simonsig |
Harvest | By hand. The whole bunches are gently pressed in pneumatic presses. |
Wine making | After two days of settling, the juice is fermented in stainless steel tanks at about 15 7°C with specially selected yeast strains. To add complexity to the wine, a portion of the Chardonnay is fermented in older French Oak barrels. No malolactic fermentation is carried out to preserve the freshness of the wine. |
Total acidity | 7.7 gr/L |
PH | 3.1 |
Residual sugar | 4.1 gr/L |
Allergens | Contains sulphites |