In the glass
Aroma: bay leaf, lemon curd, honeysuckle, spiced lees
Palate: citrus oil, stone fruit, creamy texture, long mineral close
Barrel-fermented old-vine Loureiro from Aphros, Demeter-certified. Lemon curd and honeysuckle over creamy lees with the depth to cellar.
What it pairs with
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Roast hake with brown butter
Barrel-derived creamy texture matches the beurre noisette; mineral spine keeps the dish precise. -
Poached lobster
Honeysuckle and citrus-oil register partners sweet lobster; old-oak weight supports the dish without flattening. -
Risotto with peas and mint
Bay-leaf aromatics and creamy texture lift fresh-pea risotto; high acidity cuts the rice starch. -
Aged hard cheese
Spiced lees and honeyed citrus pair Sao Jorge and other aged Portuguese cheeses.
History
Daphne is the Aphros barrel-fermented old-vine Loureiro selection, named for the Greek nymph turned into a laurel tree (a nod to Loureiro's bay-leaf etymology). Demeter-certified biodynamic and built for medium-term cellaring.
- 2009 — Aphros Daphne launched as the barrel-fermented old-vine Loureiro
Facts
- Producer
- Aphros Wine
- Grapes
- Loureiro (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Vinho Verde
- Oak
- Old French oak fermentation and ageing; ten months on lees with batonnage
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2009
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Aphros Daphne
What does Aphros Daphne taste like?
Bay leaf, lemon curd, honeysuckle and spiced lees on the nose; citrus oil, stone fruit, creamy texture and a long mineral close on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long oak-lees finish.
When should I drink Aphros Daphne?
Drink between 2 and 10 years from vintage. The barrel fermentation and old-vine concentration reward five to seven years in bottle as the honeyed register develops.
Is Daphne biodynamic?
Yes. Aphros has been Demeter-certified biodynamic since 2007 and Daphne is bottled under that certification.
What food pairs with Daphne?
Roast hake with brown butter, poached lobster, risotto with peas and mint, and aged hard cheese. The barrel weight and creamy texture reward structured food matches.