Bruwer Vintners Methode Ancestrale
A vibrant Rosé sparkling wine with delicate pomegranate, brioche notes and a lively bubble burst
B Vintners Methode Ancestrale from Stellenbosch, South Africa, is a vibrant Rosé sparkling wine (Pet Nat) crafted using the ancient Méthode Ancestrale. This dry, vegan and vegetarian friendly wine, made from Pinotage grapes, undergoes spontaneous fermentation with no added sulphites and is never disgorged, resulting in a light sedimentation and maximum character. It offers delicate aromas of pomegranate, fynbos, and brioche, leading to a mouth-filling bubble burst on the palate. Perfect as an aperitif or paired with fresh fish dishes, this wine embodies minimal intervention winemaking for utmost enjoyment.
75.0CL , 11.5% ABV , Vintage: 2024
Vinification
All grapes are handpicked into small 18kg boxes that are then stored overnight in a refrigerated cooler at 4 degree Celsius. The following morning whole bunches are loaded into the press and the juice is extracted and allowed to naturally settle in tank for 24 to 48 hours at 10 degree Celsius. The clear juice is then racked into the fermentation vessel, where spontaneous fermentation takes place at about 14 degree Celsius. When the sugars in the wine reaches the correct level, the wine is coarse-filtered and then bottled, using a crown cap as closure. The final stage of fermentation then takes place in bottle at 18 degree Celsius. The whole fermentation process takes about 8 months to complete. The wine is never disgorged, so there is a light sedimentation that occurs in the bottle, and neither is there any sulphur added to the juice or wine in the production process.
Flavour profile
This vibrant Rosé sparkling wine offers delicate aromas of pomegranate, subtle floral notes, and a hint of brioche. On the palate, it delivers a mouth-filling burst of bubbles with refreshing fruit and a yeasty complexity, culminating in a delightful and characterful experience.
Serving recommendation
Serve chilled at 6-8°C. No decanting required.