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News, stories and curiosities about clay-amphora wine, the ancestral Alentejo tradition and life at Talha de Frades.
Talha de Frades Shines at the 6th Sommeliers of Portugal Wine Competition 2025: Tambuladeira and Gold Quality Seal Achieved!
Recognition at the most prestigious clay-amphora wine competition in Portugal, with Tambuladeira winning the Gold Quality Seal.
From Alentejo to the World: Clay-Amphora Wine and the New Era of Long Ageing
Alentejo's clay-amphora wine and its ageing potential — a new era for a winemaking method with over 2000 years of history.
Clay-Amphora Wine: Millennial Tradition Preserved by Talha de Frades
Clay-amphora wine is an authentic oenological relic of Alentejo — a winemaking method with over 2000 years of history, produced in large clay amphoras.
Clay-Amphora Wine: Alentejo's Ancestral Tradition Reimagined
Clay-amphora wine represents a cultural heritage from Roman times, honouring the ancestral winemaking traditions of Alentejo.
Meet the Master of Clay-Amphora Wine: Alexandre Frade
A profile of Alexandre Frade, the producer dedicated to preserving the traditions of clay-amphora wine and its ageing potential.
Ruins of São Cucufate: History and Wines United in Vila de Frades
The Roman archaeological site of São Cucufate and its connection to the history of winemaking in the Vila de Frades region.
Wine Tastings at Talha de Frades: A Sensory and Cultural Experience
Wine tastings that combine the authenticity of Alentejo clay-amphora wine with the region's gastronomic traditions.