Pongracz South African Sparkling Case of 6

Variety : 

Chardonnay - composed entirely of two noble grape varieties, Pinot Noir (60%) and Chardonnay (40%)

Area of Origin : 

Western Cape of South Africa

Vineyard : 

The Pinot Noir vines grow in deep red soil at an altitude of 320m above sea level, whilst the Chardonnay comes from vineyards at 100m to 200m above sea level. about the harvest

Awards : 

Past Winner of the International Wine Challenge Sparkling Wine of the Year Coastal Accolades Vertisas 2011 Gold Medal Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2011 Gold Medal Amorim Cork Cap Classique Challenge 2011 4 Stars "Sparkling Wine o

Harvest Details : 

In the vineyard Pongrácz is made of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes which are handpicked from vineyards cooled by maritime breezes and selected for their overall quality and suitability. The grapes are harvested by hand at 18° - 20° Balling from January

Cellar : 

In the cellar Pongrácz is made of 40% Pinot Noir that imparts a clean flintiness, and 60% Chardonnay for its distinctive body and taste.

Cellar Treatment :

After whole bunch pressing with minimal skin contact, the clear grape juice is left to settle before it is pumped into steel tanks for cold fermentation. After the fir st f ermentation and malolactic fermentation the wine is prepared for secondary ferment

Tasting Notes : 

The Inspiration An elegant and distinctive Méthode Cap Classique, Pongrácz is inspired by a nobleman and refugee from the Hungarian uprising, Desiderius Pongrácz, whose sheer genius and vision revitalised viticulture in the Cape. Composed in the classic F

Alcohol : 

11.68%

pH : 

3.11

Acidity : 

6.35 g/l

Description : 

Pongracz is made strictly according to the dictates of the Methode Cap Classique, and is composed entirely of two noble grape varieties, Pinot Noir (60%) and Chardonnay (40%). Purchase this wine online from Australia's leading online South African wine store.   An elegant and distinctive Méthode Cap Classique, Pongrácz is inspired by a nobleman and refugee from the Hungarian uprising, Desiderius Pongrácz, whose sheer genius and vision revitalised viticulture in the Cape. Composed in the classic French tradition of two noble varieties, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this magnificent Cap Classique evokes an air of style and sophistication, a tribute to the genius to whom we owe its name. The Wine This is a timeless Cap Classique with great elegance and complexity. Deli cate yeasty tones, layered with toast and ripe fruit are enlivened by a firm mousse and persistent bead that make it particularly attractive. It imparts a wonderful foamy mouthful of black fruit flavours with a long lingering aftertaste.