Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 4 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Alentejo black pork presa
    Concentration and savoury character match a rich cut of pork.
  • Wild boar with chestnuts
    Depth and structure suit game in the cooler months.
  • Aged Alentejo cheese
    A structured red for a firm, mature cheese.

History

Talha Unica is XXVI Talhas' single-vessel selection, bottled separately from one of the twenty-six clay and concrete vessels on site.

Facts

Producer
XXVI Talhas · visiting guide
Grapes
Trincadeira, Aragonez, Alicante Bouschet
Classification
DOC Alentejo, Vinho de Talha
Oak
Single-vessel selection, fermented and aged in one clay talha
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 25-32 at retail
Drinking window
4-10 from vintage

Frequently asked about Mestre Daniel Talha Única

What does Mestre Daniel Talha Única taste like?

A single-vessel (talha unica) selection bottled from just one of the project's vessels - twenty-two clay talhas and four reinforced concrete - rather than blended across the cellar.

When should I drink Mestre Daniel Talha Única?

Drink within 4-10 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.

What food pairs with Mestre Daniel Talha Única?

Alentejo black pork presa and Wild boar with chestnuts are the strongest matches. Concentration and savoury character match a rich cut of pork.

What grapes are in Mestre Daniel Talha Única?

Mestre Daniel Talha Única is a blend of Trincadeira, Aragonez, and Alicante Bouschet.

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