Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 0 to 7 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs7 yrs9 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: red cherry, pomegranate, brioche, wild herb

Palate: red fruit, creamy mousse, saline lift, phenolic close

Aphros' single-variety Vinhão traditional-method sparkling: red cherry, pomegranate and brioche over a saline lift, Demeter-certified biodynamic. The rare native-red sparkling done seriously.

What it pairs with

  • Roast quail
    Red-fruit register and creamy mousse partner gamebird; saline lift balances the dish.
  • Charcuterie with presunto
    Pomegranate aromatics and brioche lees pair cured pork.
  • Tuna tartare
    Red-fruit lift and phenolic close partner raw tuna; saline edge balances the fish.
  • Cherry tart
    Red-cherry aromatic echo and brioche lees pair stone-fruit pastries.

History

Aphros Silenus is the rare single-variety Vinhão traditional-method sparkling under Demeter certification, named for the Greek wine-god. Released in limited quantities each vintage.

  1. 2009: Aphros Silenus launched as the rare single-variety Vinhão traditional-method sparkling

Facts

Producer
Aphros Wine · visiting guide
Grapes
Vinhão (100%)
Classification
Espumante de Qualidade
Oak
Traditional-method; minimum 36 months on lees in bottle; brut nature
ABV
11.5%
Price
EUR 28 to 38 at retail
Drinking window
0-7 from disgorgement
First vintage
2009
Biodynamic
Demeter Certified
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Aphros Silenus

What does Aphros Silenus taste like?

Red cherry, pomegranate, brioche and wild herb on the nose; red fruit, creamy mousse, saline lift and a phenolic close on the palate. Medium-bodied with low tannin, high acidity and a long finish.

What makes Aphros Silenus unusual?

It is one of the very few traditional-method sparkling wines made from 100 percent Vinhão, the native red grape of Vinho Verde. Demeter-certified biodynamic and released in limited quantities.

When should I drink it?

Drink within 0 to 7 years from disgorgement. The 36-month lees ageing develops the brioche register; serve at 8 to 10 degrees Celsius.

What food pairs with Silenus?

Roast quail, charcuterie with presunto, tuna tartare and cherry tart.

Tags

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