AphrosLoureiro 2024

Product code: 27557
£14.50 ex VAT
£87.00 / 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: 10.50%
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: 10.50%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Loureiro
Grape: 100% Loureiro

Tasting Note

Bright pale yellow citrus hue. A wine with the backbone of granite minerality, were the aroma is dominated by fruits and flowers, including hints of lime and orange with the essential oils of their skins. the mouth attack has volume and a vibrant acidity, enhancing length and persistence.

Product Notes

Aphros Loureiro is an enchanting Portuguese white wine touted for its sophisticated and charismatic profile. Originating from Vinho Verde, Portugal's traditional winemaking region, this wine boasts a vibrant, straw-yellow hue. It delights your palate with lively citrus-based flavours, subtly intertwined with floral undertones of orange blossom and elderflower. Undertones of minerality provide depth, while a hint of effervescence adds to its zest. Aphros Loureiro pairs perfectly with seafood dishes, and delivers a crisp, refreshing finish. This stimulating vinous experience combines unique flavours, making it a fascinating encounter for all wine enthusiasts. Undeniably, a must-try for those in quest of exceptional white wines.

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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