Villiera Tradition Brut Cap Classique
South Africa, Stellenbosch
Description
Our best known bottle fermented sparkling wine. This is where we started in 1984. An average of 18 months on the lees (minimum 12 months). A blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. A zesty Cap Classique displaying the full balanced yeasty complexity synonymous with a blend of white and red grapes.
Awards
4 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide
Double Platinum National Wine Challenge
90 pts Gilbert & Gaillard Rating
Gold - Outstanding International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC)
17 pts Jancis Robinson
90 pts Tim Atkin
Certifications
Alcohol
12.0%
Analytical data
brut
Vinification
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.
