Yakkos - 2010
Aphros
- Region
- Portugal 禄 Vinho
- Type
- red traditional sparkling, brut
- Producer
- Aphros
- Vintage
- 2010
- Disgorged
- N/A
- On lees
- ~67 months
- Grapes
- Vinh茫o
- Alcohol
- 12
- Volume
- 750 mL
- Cellar
- not available
Ratings
This red sparkling wine is certainly intriguing, albeit a bit challenging to drink. It offers aromas of overripe red fruits without funkiness, complemented by dried fruits, subtle medicinal notes, and a hint of sea breeze. On the palate, it impresses (not necessarily in a good way) with its super fresh character, length, and tannins, though it pairs best with food for full enjoyment. As it sits and the bubbles settle, it becomes more bearable, and also reveals a lovely salinity in the finish. It must be a nice wine for blind tastings from black glasses!
Aphros
Vasco Croft is the person behind Aphros. As a teen, he dreamed about becoming an astrologist, yet after some consideration, he decided to study architecture. But after discovering Steiner's philosophy, Vasco went to England to study pedagogy and sculpture, where he discovered an interest in woodworking and furniture design. It was enough for a few years until, in his thirties, he met a Buddhist monk. They shared a bottle of wine. For Vasco, it was a meeting with Dionysus himself. This encounter changed his life. As a result, in 2003, he started a wine project in Casal do Pa莽o, a semi-abandoned property belonging to his family since the 17th century.