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Vinho de Talha - How Wines Are Made the Ancient Way in Portugal's Alentejo

By James Martin, About.com

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Vinho de Talha - The Stirring Stick

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Vinho de Talha: The Stick Used to Stir the Must

James Martin
During fermentation, the skins float in a mass on top of the vat, and this mass is broken up and stirred each day for about 5 minutes using the wooden implement shown here.
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