COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Bergkelder
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Pongrácz Brut is a Non-Vintage Méthode Cap Classique sparkling wine from Bergkelder in the Western Cape, South Africa. It is a blend primarily of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, produced using the traditional bottle fermentation method. The wine is named in honor of Desiderius Pongrácz, a key figure in the development of premium grape varietals in South Africa. Bergkelder, the producer, is recognized for its pioneering role in South African winemaking and its focus on classic grape varieties. The vineyards are situated in the Western Cape, benefiting from the region's climate and diverse terroirs.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after a Hungarian nobleman who revolutionized SA winemaking.
Fact 02
Uses the traditional 'Méthode Cap Classique' for its bubbles.
Fact 03
Honored as 'Sparkling Wine of the Year' at IWC London in 1994.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Pongrácz Brut is produced using the Méthode Cap Classique, South Africa's traditional method for sparkling wine. Grapes are handpicked and whole bunch pressed with minimal skin contact. The clear grape juice undergoes cold fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation. A crucial secondary fermentation occurs in the bottle, after which the wine is aged on its lees for 24 months. The process concludes with riddling, disgorging, and a final period of bottle aging before release.
