Talha betyder Amfora. Talha vin er en vinfremstillingsmetode, der er arvet fra romerne. Den blev bragt til Portugal for over 2 årtusinder siden, og den er i dag et vigtigt symbol på vinfremstilling fra Alentejo (Portugal). Det er ganske enkelt regionen, der har bevaret metoden bedst som nu er blevet en kulturarv. Det legemliggør enorme Talhas (lerpotter), hvori vinen gærer.

Talha'erne er faktisk en så fast en bestanddel, at enhver vinavler i Alentejo har deres egen talhinha (lille talha). Det giver mulighed for en enklere måde at producere egen vin på.

So, what happens? When the bunches reach the winery after harvest, the grapes are seperated from the stalks and crushed. The pulp is then placed inside the Talha where it is ferment spontaneously. Every day for the next 10-15 days the juices have to be stirred to break up the Manta – which is a layer forming at the top of the Talha of the skins. The Talhas are able to keep a consistent temperature of 17-18 degrees when cooled a few times a day, by wetting it. A cloth is placed around the Talha to let the clay absorb the water and hereby control the fermentation process.

Since each Talha is slightly different, you may also get slightly different wines from each of the clay pots. What they all have in common, is that the wines come out fruit-forward and fresh.

On our platform you can purchase these exciting an unique wines from our friends at Honrado Vineyards. Next time visiting Portugal make it a priority to visit Ruben and his family for a real Talha Wine Experience.