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 3 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
What it pairs with
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Ensopado de borrego (lamb stew)
Talha wine's rustic register matches Alentejo's classic stew. -
Grilled octopus
Freshness and light tannin work with charred seafood. -
Alentejo bread soup (açorda)
A traditional pairing for a traditional method.
History
Rocim's Amphora range revives the Vidigueira sub-region's ancient Vinho de Talha tradition, fermenting Aragonez and Trincadeira in buried clay vessels rather than oak or steel.
Facts
- Producer
- Herdade do Rocim · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Aragonez, Trincadeira
- Classification
- DOC Alentejo, Vinho de Talha
- Oak
- Fermented and aged in clay talha amphorae
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 16-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
Frequently asked about Amphora Tinto
What does Amphora Tinto taste like?
Rocim's amphora-fermented red, made in the traditional Vidigueira talha method, with a savoury, mineral edge distinct from the estate's oak-aged wines.
When should I drink Amphora 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 Amphora Tinto?
Ensopado de borrego (lamb stew) and Grilled octopus are the strongest matches. Talha wine's rustic register matches Alentejo's classic stew.
What grapes are in Amphora Tinto?
Amphora Tinto is a blend of Aragonez and Trincadeira.
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