There are two regions in the world that keep the art of making wine in amphorae alive. One is Georgia, in Eastern Europe, and the other is Alentejo, in Portugal. More precisely, the sub-region of Vidigueira. A place with a very characteristic microclimate where the temperature ranges allow for excellent grape ripening and the schist soils give the wines their famous minerality.
The technique of winemaking in amphorae is ancient and has been passed down from generation to generation in an almost unchanged form. These are unusual wines in a world where consumers' palates are accustomed to stainless steel and oak. Amphora wines are distinctive wines with earthy, mineral and rustic aromas. They are authentic, minimally processed wines that take us back in time.
As they say in Vidigueira, talha wine ‘is made, not manufactured’, a phrase that says a lot about the production of these niche wines.
Today we have decided to talk about white wines produced using this method, and as you can see from our selection, the vast majority are Alentejo wines, with very few exceptions.
To taste a great example of a talha wine at a more than fair price, we suggest Procura na Ânfora, XXVI Talhas Branco do Tareco or José Piteira Talha. Try them and you too will become a fan of this rarity.
