XXVI Vinho de Talha Branco do Tareco 2022

Complex nose of dried fruits, ginger and pineapple with hints of kerosene and caraway. Very well balanced with good structure citrus, tropical fruits and good salinity. A long, dry and slightly nutty finish.

Country: Portugal  Region: Alentejo Grapes: Antão Vaz, Perrum,Roupeiro

ABV:12%   Bottle Size: 75cl 

Additional Information: Daniel Parreira and Ricardo Santos started the winery with the 26 Talhas and a cellar inherited by Daniel from his grandfather.

XXVI refers to the 26 Talhas that the winery uses to ferment their wine. Tareco is the name for the small Roman clay vessels (similar to amphorae) that the local population in Alentejo use at home to make wine for their own consumption. The Talha method here is very unique with the Talhas lined with a mix of beeswax and olive oil, called pês. This lining is responsible for the characteristically fresh styles of wine.

One of the rules for the wine to be DOC Vinho de Talha is the total vinification from start to finish must be in clay vessels and the opening of the Talha can only occur on 1th November, just after the Festa de São Martinho, either for filling in bottles or for consumption.

Vines are on average 30 years old. Soil is infertile with schist and granite. Harvest is manual harvest using small capacity containers to protect the fruits. Grapes are  destemmed and lightly crushed. Fermented with maceration and contact with the skins for just over two months in clay pots, without temperature control and with indigenous yeasts. No filtration or stabilisation process. 

The 'Branco de Tareco' 2022 is a blend of Anto Vaz, Roupero, Dona Branco, and a portion of field mix varieties.