Winery AphrosSilenus
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Silenus from the Winery Aphros
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Silenus of Winery Aphros in the region of Minho is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Silenus of Winery Aphros in the region of Minho often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Silenus
Pairings that work perfectly with Silenus
Original food and wine pairings with Silenus
The Silenus of Winery Aphros matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of picadillo, lamb tagine with dried fruits or rabbit in sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Aphros's Silenus.
Discover the grape variety: Grignolino
Light, elegant reds with a clear ruby robe (often compared to Pinot Noir), fine but firm tannins and lively acidity, with aromas of red cherry, raspberry, rose, spice, white pepper and herbal notes. Airy palate, slightly bitter finish. Star of Grignolino d'Asti DOC and Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC in the Piedmontese hills. This autochthonous Piedmontese variety takes its name from grignole (the many pips it contains).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Silenus from Winery Aphros are 2015, 0, 2010
Informations about the Winery Aphros
The Winery Aphros is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 19 wines for sale in the of Vinho Verde to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vinho Verde
Portuguese star of fresh, slightly sparkling white. High-end Alvarinho in Monção and Melgaço: mineral, precise whites with signature notes of lemon, white peach, flowers and a tense saline finish. Aromatic Loureiro (orange blossom, bay leaf), round Trajadura, full Avesso, lively Arinto. Light natural effervescence, low alcohol (9-11°), sharp vivacity: ideal aperitif and seafood.
The wine region of Minho
Portugal's northernmost region, heart of Atlantic Vinho Verde. Signature lively, lightly sparkling whites with signature notes of citrus, green apple, white flowers, fresh herbs and a saline touch, thirst-quenching, low-alcohol palate — the sunshine wine par excellence. High-end star Alvarinho (peach, exotic fruits, minerality), floral Loureiro (laurel), ample Trajadura, taut Arinto, structured Avesso. Vinhão as lively red.
The word of the wine: Chai
Place where the wine-making process takes place.
