Gerações da Talha, Farrapo Tinto, Alentejo - 2021

Name: Gerações da Talha, Farrapo Tinto, Alentejo
Brand: Geraçoes da Talha
SKU: 48919
Price: 28.96 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 48919 750 mL

A dry red blend of Alfrocheiro, Aragonês, Trincadeira, Moreto, and Rosaque from this historic estate that has specialized in Vinhos da Talha (amphorae) since the 18th century. Vinified and aged in amphorae, this is full-bodied, with dark fruit, herbs, and is completely unoaked. Pair with Alentejo presunto.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2021

Country

Portugal

Region

Alentejo

Producer

Geraçoes da Talha

Grape Variety

Alfrocheiro

Aragonez

Moreto

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