PAP-YAK09

Aphros 2009 "Yakkos" Grande Reserve Vinhao Sparkling Wine

Two years on the lees, nine years in the bottle, dark as night, earthy and powerful. This is a RED wine masquerading as a sparkler. Not for the faint of heart and with no pretensions to Champagne style, but not to be missed.

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Wine Specifics

WineWise Code	PAP-YAK09
Country	Portugal
Region	Vinho Verde
Color/Style	Sparkling
Farming Practices	Certified Bio-dynamic
Varieties	100% Vinhão
ABV	12
Residual Sugar	2.1
Acidity	5.96
Case Size	12x750
Pricing	Discountable
Years in Blend	2009 100%
Bottling Date	4/1/20
Disgorgement Date	44013
Dosage	0
Maceration	Fermentation in lagares Granit until end of fermentation
Pumpover/Punchdown	Foot tread on the first day and soft pumpover at the lagares
Destemming	Complete
Aging Method	Stainless Steel 100%
Aging Duration (months)	12 months in oak, 12 months in bottle
Filtered	No
Fining Agents	None
Yeast	Spontaneous, Cultured
Lees Contact/Stirring	No
Malolactic	Yes
Added Sulfur	Yes, 18 mg/L
Vineyard Name	Campo Grande
Soil Type	Granite
Elevation (meters)	100
Vineyard Aspect	South
Vine Age	10
Yields (hl/ha)	40
Picking	Hand-Harvested
Annual Production	233