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Bojador Vinho de Talha Branco 2018
Alentejo, Central and Southern Portugal, PortugalWinemakers Pedro Ribeiro and his wife Catarina Vieira moved to Vidigueira, in the Alentejo, to produce wines that are true to the historical traditions of this region. As a tribute to the region they ferment their wines in impermeable clay pots called Talha, seen on the label. Ribeiro's talha haven't any lids, but keep the wine protected from oxygen by a layer of olive oil. As a tribute to the region, they ferment this wines in impermeable clay pots called Talha, seen on the label. This is a blend of Perrum, Roupeiro, Rabo de Ovelha and Manteúdo, basket pressed and fermentated in aforementioned 200+ year old talha for four months, punched down thrice daily, and then bottled unfiltered. There's an alluring subtle texture here, with roasted hazelnuts, quince, apricot oils and an exceptionally salty, lingering, bergamot-lined finish.Tasted: 10 November 2019Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| Portugal | $18.00 | 750ml | Portugal |
Blend: Antão Vás - Perrum - Rabo de Ovelha - ManteudoUPC: 5600757844015
