COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Kleine Zalze
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Kleine Zalze Method Cap Classic Vintage Brut 2017 is a South African sparkling wine produced using the traditional Méthode Cap Classique. The estate has a long history, with its modern era beginning in 1996. The wine originates from the Stellenbosch region in the Western Cape. This particular vintage is distinguished by its extended aging on lees and a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes sourced from specific terroirs within the region, benefiting from favorable harvest conditions in 2017.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Aged for six years on lees for enhanced complexity.
Fact 02
Uses the traditional 'Méthode Cap Classique' for sparkling wine production.
Fact 03
Chardonnay from limestone soils, Pinot Noir from cooler Stellenbosch areas.
Fact 04
Limited production of only 2400 bottles for the 2017 vintage.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Kleine Zalze Method Cap Classic Vintage Brut 2017 is produced using the traditional Méthode Cap Classique, involving secondary fermentation in the bottle. The wine is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. A key technique is the extended aging of six years on lees, which develops complexity. The grapes are sourced from different areas within the Western Cape, with Chardonnay from Robertson and Pinot Noir from Stellenbosch. The 2017 harvest conditions were favorable, contributing to grape quality.
