Capriole MCC Blanc de Blanc

Perfect as an aperitif or accompaniment to light dishes

The 2020 vintage was significantly larger in yield than previous vintages, mainy due to good winter rains after the breaking of the drought, sufficient winter cold and a moderate growing season. Budbreak was slightly early but very even, and early cultivars (like the Chardonnay for this MCC) showed good acidity and nice low pHs.

After secondary ferment, the wine was aged on the lees for 23 months before the first batch was disgorged. The wine was then aged a further 3 months in bottle before release.

The Chardonnay grapes for the MCC were hand-picked and sorted in the early morning at Cavalli. After pressing, the juice was fermented in stainless steel to produce a crisp, fresh fruit profile. Five months later, the wine was inoculated and bottled under crown cap. Secondary ferment took place in the bottle producing a fine mousse.

Cavalli Wine Estate is located on the outskirts of Stellenbosch, South Africa in an area known as the Helderberg also known as the Golden Triangle due to the exceptional quality of wines that are produced in this region. With 27ha of vineyards planted in rich koffieklip soils and cooled by late afternoon breezes from False Bay our vineyards benefit tremendously by the unique terroir in which the vines are planted. The utmost care is taken to ensure that the vineyards are meticulously farmed for the production of only the most premium quality fruit. Cavalli Wine Estate is home to some of the best Chenin blanc and Cabernet sauvignon in the region, both of which have been at the helm of producing award winning wines. We also focus on Chardonnay, Viognier, Verdelho, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Shiraz.