Villiera Wine (Stellenbosch)
Cap Classique Brut Natural 2020
| Denomination | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | South Africa (South Africa) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Second controlled fermentation in the bottle with ageing on the lees (contact with the yeasts) for about 4 years. |
Description
What kind of wine is it
Villiera Tradition Brut Natural Chardonnay is a Cap Classique sparkling wine produced by Villiera Wines. Made exclusively from Chardonnay, this wine stands out for its Brut Nature pas dosé profile, ensuring a dry, clean and precise sip. The sparkling process using the Traditional Method creates a rounded and concentrated structure, enlivened by a fine perlage. On the palate, notes of yeast, green apple, pear and bread crust emerge, enriched by toasted and mineral hints. The finish is dry and leaves a pleasant savoury aftertaste, ideal for pairing with shellfish, fish dishes and fresh cheeses.
Where does it come from
This sparkling wine originates from Stellenbosch, South Africa, a renowned wine region known for its mineral-rich soils and distinctive microclimate. These natural factors enhance the expression of Chardonnay, ensuring freshness and a clear mineral component. The Villiera Wines estate cultivates its own organic vineyards with full respect for the environment. The grapes are hand-picked and selected before full ripeness to preserve a lively acidic tension, an essential element for the wine's structure and balance.
How is it produced
The process begins with whole bunch pressing, followed by natural primary and malolactic fermentation. After six months resting on the primary lees, the secondary fermentation takes place according to the Traditional Method. A long maturation on the lees of around four years enriches the cuvée with creamy aromas, hints of dried fruit and an elegant aromatic complexity. The choice of a pas dosé style keeps the sip pure and free from added sugar dosage. The entire production process is also characterised by vinification without added sulphur, a practice that enhances the purity of the fruit and the natural vitality of the wine.
History and Curiosities
Villiera Wines celebrates the South African sparkling wine tradition in Stellenbosch with its Cap Classique Brut Natural 2020. Made from 100% organic Chardonnay grapes and vinified without added sulphites, it offers a pure sip. Four years on the lees provide a fine perlage and creamy notes. This Pas Dosé reveals toasted aromas on the palate, with a savoury finish: perfect for your festive occasions.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Cathy Brewer (née Grier) later joined the family team to head up the sales, marketing and export divisions. The introduction of hi-tech cellar facilities for the production of still wines as well as Cap Classique combined with a unique wine business philosophy has seen Villiera developing into one of the largest private wineries in the country. Read more
| Name | Villiera Wines Cap Classique Brut Natural Chardonnay 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine pas dosé |
| Denomination | N/A |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | South Africa |
| Vendor | Villiera Wine (Stellenbosch) |
| Story | History and Curiosities Villiera Wines celebrates the South African sparkling wine tradition in Stellenbosch with its Cap Classique Brut Natural 2020. Made from 100% organic Chardonnay grapes and vinified without added sulphites, it offers a pure sip. Four years on the lees provide a fine perlage and creamy notes. This Pas Dosé reveals toasted aromas on the palate, with a savoury finish: perfect for your festive occasions. |
| Origin | Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Soil composition | Mineral-rich soils |
| Fermentation | About 4 years |
| Production technique | Bottle fermentation (traditional method/classic method) |
| Wine making | The whole bunches were carefully pressed; the cuvée underwent a natural primary fermentation and a natural malolactic fermentation, then remained on the primary lees for 6 months without the addition of any additives. Subsequently, it underwent a controlled second fermentation in the bottle (traditional method) with ageing on the lees for about 4 years; no sulphur was added and no dosage (pas dosé). |
| Aging | Second controlled fermentation in the bottle with ageing on the lees (contact with the yeasts) for about 4 years. |
| Total acidity | 6.2 gr/L |
| PH | 3.19 |
| Residual sugar | 1.8 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |