Krone Rose Cuvee Brut 2019

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling Rose
Producer:
 
Krone
Label Name:
 
Rose Cuvee Brut
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
South Africa
Region:
 
Tulbagh, Western Cape (Twee Jonge Gezellen / Saronsberg)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir (≈87%), Chardonnay (≈13%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Retail and review listings note quality for value; De Grote Hamersma score ~8. 5

Tasting Note
Salmon-pink; perfumed wild strawberry, rosewater and red-berry aromas. Creamy, fine mousse with biscuit/toast and toasted-hazelnut notes, bright cranberry acidity and a dry, lingering berry finish.

Food Pairing
Western: charcuterie, smoked salmon, creamy soft cheeses (Camembert), roast duck with cherries, porchetta. Asian: sushi and sashimi, tempura prawns, spicy Thai salads, Peking duck, Korean-style grilled chicken.

Production Method
Méthode Cap Classique (traditional bottle fermentation), blended from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, bottle-aged on lees (≈18 months) for added texture and brioche character.

Vineyard Info
Krone (Twee Jonge Gezellen estate), historic Western Cape farm dating to 1710 in Tulbagh; specialist producer of vintage Cap Classique sparkling wines.