Casa Relvas, Évora - Visit to the Winery with Tasting of Portuguese Grape Varieties and Tapas
Visit to the Casa Relvas wine production cellar, with tasting of 5 single-varietal wines, tapas, and olive oils.
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
What it pairs with
- Ensopado de borrego (lamb stew) Talha wine's rustic register matches Alentejo's classic stew.
- Alentejo bread soup (açorda) A traditional pairing for a traditional method.
- Grilled octopus Freshness and light tannin work with charred seafood.
With cheese
History
Talhas de Borba applies the Roman-era clay-talha method to a modern range alongside the cooperative's mainstream oak-aged wines.
Facts
- Producer
- Adega de Borba · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Trincadeira, Aragonez
- Classification
- DOC Alentejo, Vinho de Talha
- Oak
- Fermented and aged in clay talha amphorae
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 14-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 from vintage
Frequently asked about Talhas de Borba Tinto
What does Talhas de Borba Tinto taste like?
Adega de Borba's talha bottling, made in the traditional clay-amphora method with a savoury, mineral character distinct from the cooperative's oak-aged reds.
When should I drink Talhas de Borba Tinto?
Drink within 3-8 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.
What food pairs with Talhas de Borba Tinto?
Ensopado de borrego (lamb stew) and Alentejo bread soup (açorda) are the strongest matches. Talha wine's rustic register matches Alentejo's classic stew.
What grapes are in Talhas de Borba Tinto?
Talhas de Borba Tinto is a blend of Trincadeira and Aragonez.
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