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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

Notes from the Producer: undefined

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