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Portugal | Minho | Aphros | Loureiro Phaunus 

Loureiro Phaunus 

VARIETALS
Loureiro

NOTES
FARMING: Biodynamic

SOIL: Granite

VINEYARD: Vines are situated in a south facing amphitheater north of the Lima River on gentle slopes with cool Atlantic breezes.

VINIFICATION: Harvest occurred between September 23rd-26th. De-stemmed grapes are pressed by artisanal processes (made in a facility without electricity), then fermented spontaneously on the skins in beeswax-lined clay amphorae. Aged "sur-lie" for 7 months. Bottled without filtration.