{"product_id":"simonsig-kaapse-vonkel-cap-classique-brut-rose-2024","title":"Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Cap Classique Brut Rosè 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of wine is it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimonsig Kaapse Vonkel Cap Classique Brut Rosé is a rosé sparkling wine from Stellenbosch produced according to the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is made from a refined blend of Pinot Noir, Pinotage and Pinot Meunier, and is distinguished by its salmon-pink colour and a fine, persistent perlage. Intense aromas of strawberry and cranberry emerge on the nose, accompanied by floral nuances and a fresh citrus note. The palate is dry and lively, supported by a \u003cstrong\u003evibrant acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e that harmonises the notes of small red fruits. The finish is long and precise, enriched by a delicate mineral trail and an enveloping, \u003cstrong\u003ecreamy mousse\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from the renowned Stellenbosch region in the Western Cape, a key area for Simonsig's sparkling wine production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing manual harvesting, the whole bunches undergo gentle pressing. The must undergoes \u003cstrong\u003efermentation in stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e at controlled temperatures, avoiding malolactic fermentation to preserve its natural acidic freshness. Once the blend is created, the secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle, strictly following the Traditional Method. Ageing continues for at least 15 months in the cellar, enriching the palate with refined \u003cstrong\u003ebiscuity notes\u003c\/strong\u003e and a complex yeasty structure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimonsig Estate was the first winery in South Africa to produce sparkling wines using the traditional method, known as Cap Classique, starting in 1971. A pioneer of this technique in the country, the estate celebrates its historic heritage with the Kaapse Vonkel Brut Rosé, the first vintage of which was produced in 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simonsig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47267658629291,"sku":"62011","price":19.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/simonsig-kaapse-vonkel-cap-classique-brut-rose-2024_62011_1_3ac10846-0fa8-4e15-aa90-393965d1daa1.webp?v=1782401123","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/simonsig-kaapse-vonkel-cap-classique-brut-rose-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}