Aphros Pan Espumante Rosé 2015
- Region
- Portugal » Vinho
- Type
- rose traditional sparkling, brut
- Producer
- Vintage
- 2015
- Disgorged
- N/A
- On lees
- 26 months
- Grapes
- Vinhão
- Alcohol
- 12
- Volume
- 750 mL
- Cellar
- not available
Ratings
This wine presents aromas of barberry candy, raspberry, red apple, and sweet bakery notes, along with a peculiar medicinal note. Whether this is positive or negative is subjective, but it certainly adds an intriguing complexity. It lacks the freshness of the 2014 vintage and feels somewhat flat on the palate. Despite this, it is still enjoyable and might improve with a bit more time.
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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