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Aphros 2019 Melissae (Vinho Verde, Loureiro) [6/750]
The name alludes to the nymphs of bees, which is appropriate to the vineyard, the highest of the estate and home to its beehives. The wine itself is fairly well colored as a result of partial skin contact, yet light on its feet after aging for just three months sur lies in concrete eggs. Sulphur is only added in the spring, in small measure. Silky, fine and scintillating, it has a caressing texture and pointilliste detail.

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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | PAP-MEL19 |
Country | Portugal |
Region | Vinho Verde |
Color/Style | White |
Farming Practices | Certified Bio-dynamic |
Varieties | 100% Loureiro |
ABV | 11 |
Residual Sugar | <1.5 |
Acidity | 7 |
Closure | Natural Cork |
Case Size | 6x750 |
Pricing | NET |
Maceration | Partial maceration of 25% in Stainless Tank until Spring with no Sulphur |
Pumpover/Punchdown | No |
Destemming | Partial |
Fermentation Vessel | Stainless Steel |
Destemming | 2 months |
Aging Method | Stainless Steel 100% |
Aging Duration (months) | 120 months |
Filtered | No |
Fining Agents | None |
Yeast | Native |
Lees Contact/Stirring | no |
Malolactic | Yes |
Added Sulfur | Yes, 10g/L |
Vineyard Name | Espadanal |
Elevation (meters) | 250 |
Vineyard Aspect | South |
Vine Age | 15 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 40 |
Vine Training | Single Cordon |
Picking | Hand-harvested |
Annual Production | 250 |
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