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Aphros Loureiro (Organic / Biodynamic)

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Clean, lemony nose, with a touch of petals. A fresh wash of lime, grapefruit and perfumed melon invade the mouth, guided by the acidic, mineral edge which is the axis of the wine. Waxy texture. Persistent uplifting finish.

 

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Current Vintage: Aphros Loureiro 2014

Tasting Notes:

Clean, lemony nose, with a touch of petals. A fresh wash of lime, grapefruit and perfumed melon invade the mouth, guided by the acidic, mineral edge which is the axis of the wine. Waxy texture. Persistent uplifting finish.

Gastronomic suggestions: Accompanies fish, grilled or baked, cod with cream, shellfish, sushi, salads and fruits.

About the Loureiro Variety:

Forming with Alvarinho the most aromatic duo of Vinho Verde varieties, Loureiro finds its fullest expression in Lima Valley. With primary aromas where citrus fruits predominate, young Loureiro wines typically show floral notes of Laurel and Roses. Litchi, peach, apple and perfumed melon are other possible nuances around the citric core. As it ages (good Loureiro wines age marvelously) the minerality comes forth with smokeyness and petroleum, with hints of dried fruits, orange blossom and honey.

“Loureiro is a grape so light and subtle it makes Audrey Hepburn look like a heavy weight”. Jonathan Nossiter.

About Aphros Wines:

Aphros wines is a project leaded by Vasco Croft, one of the pioneers of Biodynamic farming and wine making in Portugal. Right in the very heart of the the Vinho Verde Region in Ponte de Lima, Vasco produces some of Portugal´s irreverent style of Vinho Verde.

Oenologues: pedro bravo / rui cunha
Region: vinho verde doc – sub-region of lima
Variety: loureiro 100%
Exposition: south
Area: ± 20 ha
Production / ha: ± 4.000 litros / ha
Harvest date: 17 september to 15 october
Alcohol: 11,50 % vol
Residual sugar: 8,10 g / dm3
Total acidity: 6,40 g (tartaric acid) / dm3
Ph: 3,03
Vinification: Maceration maceration with skins / pressing / decantation in inox vats / fermentation between 12 to 14º c / aging “sur lies” for 2 months / filtration / bottling
Production: 21.800 liters ≈ 29.060 bottles
Best served: 10 to 12 ºc

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Weight 1.4 kg
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Single Bottle, Case of 6 x 750 ml

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