2 editor-picked estates growing Espadeiro in Vinho Verde.
Where to taste Espadeiro in Vinho Verde: the estates that grow it, how the region expresses the grape, and how to book a visit.
The cellar
2 bottles with at least 15% Espadeiro in the blend.
Vasco Croft founded Aphros at Casa de Compostela in Refoios do Lima in 2003 and converted the estate to biodynamic farming under Demeter certification.
Tasting: Biodynamic estate visits, vineyard walks and Loureiro and Phaunus pet-nat tastings by reservation.
Signature wines: Aphros Loureiro, Aphros Vinhão, Aphros Phaunus Loureiro Pet Nat, Aphros Daphne Rose
Tip: Phaunus is the entry to natural Vinho Verde; the Daphne rosé from Vinhão and Espadeiro is summer-table essential.
Vasco Croft welcomes guests to Casa de Compostela at Refoios do Lima for guided biodynamic walks through the Demeter-certified vineyards and tastings of the Loureiro, Vinhão and Phaunus pet-nat range.
Tasting: Biodynamic vineyard walk, cellar visit and Loureiro plus Phaunus pet-nat tasting
Wine and cheese
Wine Tour of the historic area of the city of Braga, which may include a visit to the Monastery of Tibães. Accompanied by a tasting of Vinho Verde wines that are uniqu...
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Explore 3,000 years of Portuguese history in Braga, walk a section of the Camino de Santiago in Ponte de Lima, and enjoy Vinho Verde tasting in a 12th-century castle.
