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VIRGO White gets Grand Gold Medal at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2016

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Our VIRGO 2015 White wine was the highlight of Portugal in Brussels World Contest 2016. This wine was awarded as a Panel Revelation having been among the six white wines with the highiest scores at the event and was awarded a Grand Gold Medal. This Virgo White is an amazing … Read more

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Before wine comes the bread

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Now it’s time to harvest the cereals in order to produce good portuguese bread. At our Family Estate – Torre do Frade we are in the end of the soft wheat cycle, this particular ceral is transformed in flour wich can be used to bake cakes or bread. It is … Read more

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VIRGO On the Big Screen

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On the 26 th of December 2012 our wine VIRGO went on the air in the national TV – RTP. The story is about the innovation that this Alentejo brand brings to Portugal and to Wine World. Watch the video «HERE»

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This Easter the Family got Bigger..

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This Easter the family grew again. With the appearance of our VIRGO White (70%Arinto, 20% Viognier, 10% Antao Vaz), we completed our Portfolio for the year. This promises to White Alentejo wine lovers, a summer cooler than ever. Happy Easter and continue taste your Life!

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VIRGO won the prize for the best Agricultural Marketing Strategy

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The VIRGO Project won the Marketing Award in the category, awarded by the Rural Life Magazine. This award distinguishes the best Marketing Strategy developed by companies linked to the Rural World and the Agricultural sector. Congratulations to us all! And a special THANK YOU to all of you who follow … Read more

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VIRGO with 17/20 points in Wine Magazine

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Another indicator of quality for us and the Alentejo. The VIRGO 2010 had 17 points in the February issue of WINE magazine. After the 89 points assigned by the team of Robert Parker, this notation confirms the quality of this wine. Let’s keep on the good work!  

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Portuguese Annual Tasting

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Anyone in London Town, or know someone in the City, on February 21, Torre do Frade will be presenting their “more than anything” in the annual event of wine from Portugal in Lords Cricket Ground. Who wants to invitations or have questions please contact Diogo Albino – geral@torredofrade.pt

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VIRGO 89 points R.Parker

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2010 Torre Do Frade Virgo Torre Do Frade A Proprietary Blend Dry Red Table wine from Alentejano, Portugal Source  Reviewer            Rating   Maturity              Current (Release) Cost eRobertParker.com #198 Dec 2011             Mark Squires     89           Drink: 2011 – 2019 The 2010 “Virgo” (or “virgin,” referencing purity, it says) is a blend of 42% Aragonez, 27% Trincadeira, 21% Syrah and 10% … Read more

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First VIRGO contest Ever

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These are the Ten Creations of the label VIRGO , sent by our customers who have passed to the Short List that is available in our Facebook» In early March, we announced the three winners on our Facebook page. In this first contest prizes are: 1 – Three bottles of … Read more

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New Year New Life

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Happy New Year 2012 to all! These next 366 days will be new challenge for ourselves and for our project. The VIRGO World explores all the emotions that a bottle of wine can contain, as the “mood ” of each day in: Fun, Dancing, Conversation Sharp, Laughter, Tears, Joy, Sweetness, … Read more

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