Alentejo Wine and Cork from Évora
This tour is about two very important products for the Alentejo region: wine and cork. Come and discover the process from cork harvesting to the final bottle of wine. ...
Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled white fish
Texture and acidity suit simple grilled fish. -
Alentejo bread soup (açorda)
A traditional pairing for a traditional method. -
Fresh sheep's cheese
Acidity cuts through the cheese's creaminess.
History
Amphora Branco extends Rocim's talha revival to white grapes, fermenting Antão Vaz and Roupeiro in buried clay vessels.
Facts
- Producer
- Herdade do Rocim · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Antão Vaz, Roupeiro
- Classification
- DOC Alentejo, Vinho de Talha
- Oak
- Fermented and aged in clay talha amphorae
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 16-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
Frequently asked about Amphora Branco
What does Amphora Branco taste like?
A white counterpart to Rocim's talha reds, Antão Vaz and Roupeiro fermented in clay amphorae for a textured, savoury white.
When should I drink Amphora Branco?
Drink within 2-6 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.
What food pairs with Amphora Branco?
Grilled white fish and Alentejo bread soup (açorda) are the strongest matches. Texture and acidity suit simple grilled fish.
What grapes are in Amphora Branco?
Amphora Branco is a blend of Antão Vaz and Roupeiro.
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