Steenberg Constantia

'Sparkling' Sauvignon Blanc, NV

750ml
In stock
$27
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Varietal Composition: Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
RS: 9.56
Cellaring Potential: 3 - 5 years
ABV: 12.00%

Description

This Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc is made to be fun, fruity and fresh. The nose bursts with aromas of passion fruit, litchi, guava, pineapple, mango and green figs. The palate is fresh and fizzy with hints of pineapple and passion fruit and a long lingering aftertaste with a refreshing finish, perfect for a hot summer’s day.
The Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc base wine is made in the traditional method, harvested by hand and gently whole bunch pressed at low pressures in order to not extract bitter phenols. The juice was settled overnight and racked clean before fermentation.

Fermentation took place at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks and took three weeks to complete. After the primary fermentation; the wine was stabilized and prepared for the secondary fermentation in bottle. The secondary fermentation in bottle took three months to complete and the first disgorgement took place in May 2017.

Winemaker: JD Pretorius
Steenberg holds the distinction of being the oldest farm in the picturesque Constantia Valley, which is generally considered to be South Africa’s premier wine growing region. With its cool, sea-facing slopes and majestic granite ridges, this vineyard has developed a worldwide reputation for producing excellent Cape wines. The estate boasts a state of the art modern winery, producing some of the country’s finest award winning wines.

* Prior vintage described.

Flavor Profiles

passionfruit

Passionfruit

guava

Guava

pineapple

Pineapple

mango

Mango

In the cellar

About the Winery

Location

Constantia, South Africa

Constantia, South Africa

Constantia Valley is the oldest wine-growing region in Southern Africa with winemaking dating back to 1685. Nestled between ancient soils and cooled by refreshing sea breezes, the vineyards thrive without much need for irrigation due to the region’s abundant annual rainfall. These ideal growing conditions and gentle temperatures create a perfect environment for producing elegant and world-renowned wines. Discover the rich heritage and exceptional flavors that have made Constantia Valley a cornerstone of South African winemaking for centuries.