Producer: Vasco Croft
Aphros Wine Lda.
Oenologues: Tiago Sampaio / Miguel Viseu
Region: Northwest of Portugal
Variety: Alvarelhão 50% / Vinhão 50%
Exposition: South
Area: ± 20 ha
Production / HA: ± 4.000 litros / ha
Harvest Date: 25th August to 21st September
Alcohol: 10,50 % Vol
Residual sugar: 1,7 g / dm3
Total acidity: 6,7 g (Tartaric Acid) / dm3
pH: 3,26
Total sulfur dioxide: 9 mg/l
Vinification: Pressing / Decantation in inox vats / Fermentation between 14 to 18º C in inox vats and finished in bottle / Dégorgement after 9 months. Ancient Method Sparkling wine, made from only one fermentation without added yeasts or sugar.
Production 6.000 liters ≈ 8.000 bottles
Bottle per box: 6
Boxes per layer: 6 or 12 boxes
Boxes per palette: 96 or 112 boxes
Best served: 10 to 12 ºC