COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Loureiro, Arinto
PRODUCER
Adega Aphros Wine
REGION
Vinho Verde
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Aphros Phaunus PET NAT White 2023 is a sparkling white wine from Adega Aphros Wine in Portugal's Vinho Verde region. Produced using the ancestral method, fermentation is completed in the bottle, resulting in natural carbonation. The wine is a blend of Loureiro and Arinto grapes, sourced from biodynamically farmed vineyards in the Minho sub-region. Adega Aphros Wine, founded by Vasco Croft, is recognized for its commitment to biodynamic viticulture and is one of the few organic-certified estates in Portugal. The estate has a family legacy dating back to the 17th century.
ALCOHOL
10.0%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Made using the ancestral method (Pet Nat) for natural sparkle.
Fact 02
Aphros Wine is one of Portugal's few organic-certified estates.
Fact 03
Vineyards are planted on granite soil.
Fact 04
The producer's founder was an architect before becoming a winemaker.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Aphros Phaunus PET NAT White 2023 is produced using the ancestral method, where fermentation is completed in the bottle to create natural carbonation. The grapes are fermented in granite tanks at temperatures between 19-22ºC. Following primary fermentation, the wine undergoes a secondary fermentation in the bottle for approximately three months before disgorging. The grapes are hand-harvested, and the producer, Adega Aphros Wine, adheres to biodynamic farming practices. The vineyards are situated on granite soil.
