Desiderius is a sparkling produced by Pongrácz in Western Cape, Western Cape, South Africa. Made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Sparkling
Appellation: Western Cape
Region: Western Cape
Country: South Africa
Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, low tannin, high acidity, dry
Pongrácz's prestige Méthode Cap Classique, named after the Hungarian nobleman Desiderius Pongrácz: mostly Chardonnay with Pinot Noir from selected Western Cape blocks, aged around six years on the lees. Fine and creamy, with lemon and baked apple over brioche, hazelnut and a touch of honey, a persistent mousse and a long, toasty finish.
Serving: Serve at 6–8 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Western Cape, South Africa
Western Cape is the broad South African province that contains almost all of the country's vineyards, sweeping inland and along the coast from Cape Town.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a white grape from Burgundy that has spread to nearly every wine-growing region on earth, prized for its versatility and its ability to reflect both terroir and the winemaker's hand.
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is a red grape from Burgundy, one of the oldest and most revered varieties in the world, famous for being thin-skinned, fussy to grow and capable of extraordinary elegance.
More wines
From Pongrácz
- Blanc de Blancs — Pongrácz, Western Cape
- Brut — Pongrácz, Western Cape
More sparkling wines from Western Cape
- Brut — Toast & Honey, Western Cape
- Brut Chardonnay Pinot Noir Cap Classique — Boschendal, Western Cape
- Monro Brut — Villiera, Western Cape
- Sélection Domaine Le Domaine — J.C. Le Roux, Méthode Cap Classique
Frequently asked questions
Where is Desiderius from?
Desiderius is produced by Pongrácz in Western Cape, Western Cape, South Africa.
What grapes are in Desiderius?
Desiderius is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.