AphrosPhaunus Loureiro 2023

Product code: 27558
£20.17 ex VAT
£121.00 / case of 6
Portugal
White Wine from
Vinho Verde, Portugal
Country
Country: Portugal
Region
Region: Vinho Verde
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Aphros
Alcohol
Alcohol: 10.00%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Loureiro
Grape: 100% Loureiro
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Country
Country: Portugal
Region
Region: Vinho Verde
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Aphros
Alcohol
Alcohol: 10.00%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Loureiro
Grape: 100% Loureiro

Tasting Note

Medium lemon colour. On the nose aromas of exotic fruits, white pepper, citrus and peach. The palate has good acidity, dry tannins and flavours of smoke, lemon, flowers and peach with a persistent finish.

Product Notes

Aphros Phaunus Loureiro wine is a divine Portuguese offering crafted by Aphros winery. With an intoxicating blend of Loureiro grapes, it exudes invigorating flavours of citrus fruits and honeysuckle. Its beautiful straw-yellow hue hints at the refreshing bouquet hiding within each bottle. This vegan-friendly wine is fermented in clay amphorae, adding an earthly complexity to its crisp profile. An excellent partner for seafood dishes, it's a testament to old-world winemaking techniques and organic viticulture practices. Aphros Phaunus Loureiro wine is an enchanting treat for wine enthusiasts seeking a unique drinking experience.

About the Winery

Established in 2004 and nestled amidst the lush, verdant hills of Vinho Verde, Portugal, Aphros winery is a unique fusion of tradition and modernity. Under the careful guidance of its venturous winemaker Vasco Croft, this revered establishment is seen as pioneers within the industry.

Aphros Winery carries a rich tradition of wine-making steeped back in time. Each meticulously crafted blend offers a distinct personality born of the symbiotic relationship between the earth and its vine – a love story told through the medium of wine. Spanning around 20 hectares, the winery is home to a number of indigenous grape varieties, including Loureiro, Vinhão and Arinto, providing distinct aromas and flavours that truly encapsulate the spirit of the local terroir.

However, it's not just the quality of the wines for which Aphros is known. No: the winery is also a leading advocate for biodynamic viticulture. They are firm believers in maintaining harmony with nature in their production processes.

With its biodynamic principles, creativity and respect for the environment, it is thought that the winery is a contemporary reflection of the past, showcasing the potential of a region and its native grape varieties that has too often been overlooked. They believe in nurturing the totality of the winemaking process, ensuring the vines connect to the constellations in the biodynamic calendar creating a microcosm of nature's rhythm.

Distinctive wine bottles, filled with vibrant, dynamic wines, are the wineries' signature. It's immediately clear upon tasting that each expression is an embodiment of Aphros' commitment to its land, its history, and its future. With every sip, you are invited to embark on a journey of discovery, one that transcends the norm and speaks to the passion Aphros has to uplift the wine industry as a whole.

So, join in the experience of Aphros winery – a place where tradition reigns supreme and innovation continues to challenge conventions. Apart it's enchanting beauty and rich heritage, it is the progressive spirit embedded in its ethos which stands out! No other winery embodies the perfect blend of all these elements quite like Aphros.

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