Virgo Red 2023

Vineyard
Type of soil: brown shale
Place: Monforte, Portalegre
Grape Varieties: Syrah, Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet, Aragonês
Average production: 8,000 kg/ha
Harvest: manual

Maturation
French barrels: 10 months, 225 l units
Ageing process: partial (40% of the batch for 15 months and 60% for 5 months)
Type of wood: French oak, 2nd and 3rd usage
In the Bottle: since November 2024

Analysis
Vol.: 14%
Total Acidity: 5.0 g/l
pH: 3.57
Sugar: 0.4 g/l

Tasting Notes
Great 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.

Service & Consumption
Service: 15 °C / 59 °F. Consume: 18 °C / 64.4 °F

Food Pairings
Roasted pork with mustard & honey along with potatoes roasted in the sauce; braised duck magret with red berries reduction.