Technical details
Vinification & maturation
Ancestral methodSingle fermentationNo added yeastNo added sugarStainless steel fermentationFinished in bottleDisgorged after 3–9 months
Grapes
Loureiro
Producer
Phaunus
Portugal
Phaunus is produced by the Aphros estate in Portugal’s Minho region. Founded in 2002, the project was built around ecological and economic sustainability and works with strict biodynamic principles. The vineyards are Demeter-certified, underlining a clear commitment to biodynamic farming. The producer is also listed under “Female producers,” indicating female ownership or management. Overall, Phaunus stands out as a sustainability-focused Minho estate with a biodynamic philosophy at the core of its work.
Production scale
Micro artisanal
<30k bottles/yr