AphrosPhaunus Palhete 2023

Product code: 27560
£25.00 inc VAT
Portugal
Red Wine from
Vinho Verde, Portugal
Country
Country: Portugal
Region
Region: Vinho Verde
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Aphros
Alcohol
Alcohol: 11.50%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Loureiro, Vinhao
Grape: 80% Loureiro, 20% Vinhão
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Country
Country: Portugal
Region
Region: Vinho Verde
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Aphros
Alcohol
Alcohol: 11.50%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Loureiro, Vinhao
Grape: 80% Loureiro, 20% Vinhão

Tasting Note

A beautifully light and vibrant Portuguese Palhete, combining 80% Loureiro with 20% Vinhão. Sour cherry, raspberry, redcurrant and dried herbs lead to a juicy, energetic palate with brisk acidity, barely perceptible tannins and refreshing wet-stone minerality. Fermented and aged in clay amphora, this is a wonderfully pure, delicate and distinctive expression of traditional Minho winemaking.

Product Notes

Aphros Phaunus Palhete is a delightful Portuguese wine that proffers rich, complex nuances of citrus and red fruit, masterfully balanced with hints of fresh toasted bread and earthy undertones. This vibrant amber-coloured concoction is crafted from white Loureiro and red Vinhão grapes, predominantly found in the Vinho Verde region. It's biodynamically produced, evidencing a dedicated commitment to hand-crafted, environmentally sensitive wine-making. Its mild effervescence courses elegantly through an unfiltered crispness, finishing with lingering notes of pleasant minerality. A unique, fairly-tannic wine perfect for discerning enthusiasts seeking a fresh, multifaceted experience.

About the Winery

Situated at the heart of Portugal’s Vinho Verde region, Aphros winery is a true embodiment of a perfect blend between tradition and modernity. This outstanding winery transcends the typical expectation of Wine making, adding an aura of authenticity that is quintessentially Aphros.

Basked in glorious sunshine, the vineyards of Aphros winery stretch across undulating hills, contributing to the distinct and flavoursome profile of the wines. Grapes are meticulously handpicked and Trellised, ensuring each bottle captures the essence of the fertile Portuguese terroir. Aphros produces not only the regional Vinho Verde wines, but also an array of other palatable wines, reflecting the diversity of the landscape from which the vineyard benefits.

Vasco Croft, the visionary behind Aphros winery, is a key protagonist in the biodynamic wine movement in Portugal. He ensures that the principles of biodynamics, a holistic approach to agriculture, are the backbone of Aphros. With a deep respect and intimate knowledge of nature Croft facilitates a harmonious relationship between the hand of the winemaker and the ever-giving earth.

In synergy with nature, Aphros winery embodies an ecological narrative. Such respect for the environment is echoed in the minimalist design of the winery, which effortlessly enhances the natural beauty of the surroundings. Here, the marriage between respect for the environment and respect for the alchemy of winemaking is celebrated in each bottle.

Visitors are welcomed to revel in the beauty of Aphros winery from vineyard tours to wine tastings. Each experience promises a delectable journey that both veteran wine lovers and casual vineyard explorers will savour. Aphros winery, a place where the richness of the land, the warmth of the portuguese sun and the passion of the people converge to create wines echoing, the harmonious symphony of nature.

As Croft observes, 'we must remember that in the process of growth, it is love that transforms us’. Arguably, Aphros winery is a testament to this truism, every bottle brimming with the love, care, and commitment of its creators. Now that’s a wine truly impossible to resist.

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