Portugal’s Ancient Clay-Pot Reds in Alentejo Are Back. Worth the Hype?
About this episode
The episode discusses the revival of ancient wine-making traditions in Alentejo, Portugal, focusing on the use of clay pots for fermentation.
Winemakers in the Alentejo region of Portugal have been bringing back the ancient tradition of making wine in Talha, also known as Amphora, also known as clay pots. In fact, there is a specific designation for wines made in that method in Alentejo called Vinho de Talha. Winemakers are attracted to making wine in clay pots not just because of tradition, but because clay pots, like oak barrels, allow oxygen into the wine, but unlike oak, they do not impart the same heavy, oaky flavors. In addit...
More episodes of The Wine Pair Podcast
- Experts Loved the $50 Oregon Pinot Noir. We Chose the $23 Bottle!
- German Riesling Smells Like Airplane Glue and We Can't Stop Drinking It!
- Pét-Nat Is Older Than Champagne. Is It Better?
- Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #22: Fausto Cellario of Poderi Cellario
- Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #21: Pascal Marty Owner and Winemaker of Viña Marty
- Why Serious Wine Nerds Love Xinomavro!
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the The Wine Pair Podcast podcast page.