In the glass
Aroma: sour cherry, pomegranate, violet, wild herb
Palate: red fruit, tart cherry, racy acidity, phenolic grip
Low-intervention biodynamic Vinhão from Aphros under the Phaunus label: whole-cluster fermentation, no fining, minimal sulfites. Native tinto verde at its most expressive.
What it pairs with
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Lampreia a moda do Minho
Native red-wine sauce dish meets its biodynamic counterpart; phenolic grip stands up to the lamprey blood and rice. -
Sardinhas grelhadas
Racy acidity and low alcohol cut the grilled-sardine oils; wild-herb register partners char. -
Charcuterie with presunto
Tart cherry and racy acidity partner cured pork; low-intervention drive matches farmhouse charcuterie. -
Pizza marinara
Vinhão's tomato-friendly acidity and low alcohol make it a versatile pizza red.
History
Phaunus Vinhão is the Aphros low-intervention sister-label reading of the native tinto verde grape: whole-cluster fermentation, no fining or filtration, minimal sulfites. Bottled as IGT Minho because the DOC rules require protected stainless fermentation for reds in this style.
- 2015 — Phaunus Vinhão launched as the low-intervention sister to Aphros Vinhão
Facts
- Producer
- Aphros Wine (Phaunus label)
- Grapes
- Vinhão (100%)
- Classification
- IGT Minho
- Oak
- Native-yeast; whole-cluster fermentation; no fining or filtration; minimal sulfites
- ABV
- 11.0%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2015
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Phaunus Vinhão
What does Phaunus Vinhão taste like?
Sour cherry, pomegranate, violet and wild herb on the nose; red fruit, tart cherry, racy acidity and a phenolic grip on the palate. Light-bodied with low tannin, high acidity and a medium finish.
How does Phaunus Vinhão differ from Aphros Vinhão?
Phaunus is the low-intervention sister label; the wine is whole-cluster fermented with native yeasts, unfined, unfiltered, and minimally sulfited. Same biodynamic farming, more natural-wine cellar approach.
Why is Phaunus Vinhão bottled as IGT Minho?
The low-intervention cellar approach falls outside the DOC Vinho Verde rules on fermentation and fining. IGT Minho is the regional appellation that allows the style.
What food pairs with Phaunus Vinhão?
Lampreia a moda do Minho, grilled sardines, presunto charcuterie and pizza marinara. The racy native-red character suits Minho cuisine and tomato-based dishes.