Aphros Vinhão 2010
- Region
- Portugal » Vinho Verde DOC
- Type
- red still, dry
- Producer
- Vintage
- 2010
- Grapes
- Vinhão
- Alcohol
- 12.5
- Volume
- 750 mL
- Cellar
- not available
Ratings
This wine is intriguing, as it's difficult to believe it's already 14 years old. It offers aromas of chorizo, smoked meat, dried fruits, hibiscus, and an unexpected hint of gouache. Despite its age, it remains remarkably fresh, with delicate tannins and a long aftertaste featuring a touch of salinity. While it's not the easiest wine to drink on its own, it pairs beautifully with food. It's a demanding yet fascinating experience, and the price is more than reasonable for its age and character.
About Producer
Vasco Croft is the mind behind Aphros. As a teenager, he dreamed of becoming an astrologer, but ended up studying architecture instead. That path shifted again when he discovered Rudolf Steiner's ideas - leading him to England, where he explored pedagogy and sculpture, eventually finding a rhythm in woodworking and furniture design.
It held his attention for a while. But in his thirties, he shared a bottle of wine with a Buddhist monk - and something clicked. For Vasco, it wasn't just a drink; it was an encounter with Dionysus. That moment rerouted everything.
In 2003, he returned to Casal do Paço, a semi-abandoned family estate dating back to the 17th century, and started making wine. Aphros was born.
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