£21.12
Enjoy the balanced yeasty complexity and fresh zestiness of Villiera Cap Classique Brut, a traditional method sparkling wine from South Africa. Perfect for special occasions, this wine showcases the quality of Stellenbosch vineyards.
- Made with 30% Pinot Noir and 70% Chardonnay grapes for a full-bodied flavour.
- Bottle fermented for 6 weeks and aged on lees for 18 months, following Champagne techniques.
- Suitable for vegans and contains sulphites as per allergen information.
- Can age for at least 2 years from purchase, ideal for cellaring.
- Part of Villiera's sustainable winemaking practices in the Western Cape.
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Description
xTradition was the first Cap Classique produced by Villiera in 1984, with the help of Champagne producer Jean Louis Denois. The cream and red labels indicate the use of white and red grapes in the blend.
Warning: This product is age restricted to 18 or over. You'll be asked to confirm your age upon delivery.
Country of origin: South Africa.
Storage: Tradition Brut can age for at least 2 years from date of purchase.
Package type: Glass Bottle.
Recycling information: Glass.
Allergen Information: Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites.
Dietary Information: Suitable for Vegans.
Brand: Villiera.
Manufacturer: Les Grands Chais de France.
Country of Packing: South Africa.
History: Villiera Wines is home to the Pebbles Project which enriches the lives of thousands of children in the Winelands of the Western Cape by focusing on 5 key areas: Education, Health, Nutrition, Community and Protection. Villiera is keenly aware that sustainable agricultural production rests on the principle that the needs of today must be achieved without compromising the needs of the future.
Grape variety: 30% Pinot Noir, 70% Chardonnay.
Current vintage: NV.
Regional information: Stellenbosch.
Tasting notes: This Cap Classique (bottle fermented sparkling wine) is a blend of red and white grapes displaying the full, balanced yeasty complexity synonymous with a wine made in this traditional method style. The wine retains its fresh racy zestiness that is a result of crisp acidity and delicate fruit.
Alcohol by volume: 11.5.
Units: 8.625.
Producer: Villiera.
Vinification details: Slightly unripe, healthy grapes are harvested early in the season by hand. Whole bunches are deposited directly in the presses (pneumatic) and pressed very gently according to a Champagne pressing programme. Only the cuvee (the best quality juice) is used in the blend. After blending, yeast and sugar are added for a secondary fermentation in the bottle which takes 6 weeks, producing the magical bubble. The sparkling wine is matured in contact with the lees for an average of 18 months.
