{"title":"Virgo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLunch Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWines that sit halfway between the pool and the dinner table. Body and structure gain some complexity, but we still don't want deep, heavy wines. Elegance remains, with a touch of complexity; some wines have brief contact with oak, never intense, just enough to add breadth and texture. That is why they suit the lunch table, where dishes are lighter and less festive. This category is home to the Virgo range.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"virgo-branco","title":"Virgo White 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eType of soil: brown shale\u003cbr\u003ePlace: Monforte, Portalegre\u003cbr\u003eGrape Varieties: 100% Verdelho\u003cbr\u003eAverage production: 7,000 kg\/ha\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: manual\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStainless steel: fermentation and ageing process for about 7 months\u003cbr\u003eIn the Bottle: since April 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVol.: 11.5%\u003cbr\u003eTotal Acidity: 6.0 g\/l\u003cbr\u003epH: 3.15\u003cbr\u003eSugar: 0.3 g\/l\u003cbr\u003eSO2: 31 mg\/l\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first nose reveals a lot of tropical fruits, essentially passion fruit notes. The mouth is light, with a great minerality and crunchiness that come from the brown shale soil. The fruit is young and fresh also in the mouth, with another explosion of tropical aromas; the end is long and yummy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService \u0026amp; Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe at 8 °C \/ 46.4 °F to consume at 10\/12 °C (50\/53.6 °F)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe citric and tropical aromas of this wine marry perfectly with salads and seafood; also ideal for white meats and grilled fish without much seasoning in addition to olive oil, butter and herbs. Suggestion: duck leg confit and wild mushroom risotto flavoured with lemon zest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Torre do Frade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60054754492800,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/8604\/1216\/files\/virgo-branco.jpg?v=1791971091"},{"product_id":"virgo-tinto","title":"Virgo Red 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eType of soil: brown shale\u003cbr\u003ePlace: Monforte, Portalegre\u003cbr\u003eGrape Varieties: Syrah, Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet, Aragonês\u003cbr\u003eAverage production: 8,000 kg\/ha\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: manual\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrench barrels: 10 months, 225 l units\u003cbr\u003eAgeing process: partial (40% of the batch for 15 months and 60% for 5 months)\u003cbr\u003eType of wood: French oak, 2nd and 3rd usage\u003cbr\u003eIn the Bottle: since November 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVol.: 14%\u003cbr\u003eTotal Acidity: 5.0 g\/l\u003cbr\u003epH: 3.57\u003cbr\u003eSugar: 0.4 g\/l\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreat balance between the fruit and the wood, a lot of red berries, like cherry and cranberry, but also a bit of pepper and spicy aromas. In the mouth it is very smooth and sharp, where you can feel the fruit punch from the back to the front of the mouth. It’s a very elegant set with a medium body strength; in the end it is refreshing and yummy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService \u0026amp; Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eService: 15 °C \/ 59 °F. Consume: 18 °C \/ 64.4 °F\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoasted pork with mustard \u0026amp; honey along with potatoes roasted in the sauce; braised duck magret with red berries reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Torre do Frade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60054756786560,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/8604\/1216\/files\/virgo-tinto_1.jpg?v=1791987339"}],"url":"https:\/\/torredofrade.pt\/en\/collections\/virgo.oembed","provider":"Torre do Frade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}