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Torre do Frade - Virgo White


Vineyard Data

Vineyard area for our wine: 1,5 hectares (3,71 acres)
Type of soil: Medium brown shale
Green pruning: No
Clusters preventive treatment: No

Varieties used in the blend: Arinto (70%), Viognier (20%) and Antão Vaz (10%)

Average of production: 8.000 kg/ha (7140,47 lbs/acre)
Watering method: Drop-by-drop
Harvest: Manual
 

 

Winemaking

Alcoholic fermentation: Inox troncoconic fermenter.
Fermentation period: 9 days
Fermentation temperature: 15ºC/19ºC (59F/66,2F)

 

Maturation

In the Inox: 100% of the batch
 

 

Analysis

Alcohol Content: 13%
Total Acidity: 5,9 g/l
pH: 3,19
Residual Sugar: 1,5 g/l


Consumption & Service

Service temperature: 8°C (46,4F)
Consume: 10°C/12ºC (50F/53,6F)
Glass: Rieel - linha Vinum, modelo Sauvignon Blanc

 

Food Pairing

The citric and tropical aromas of this wine marry perfectly with salads and seafood, ideal for white meats and grilled fish without much seasoning in addition to oil, butter and herbs.
Suggestion: Duck leg confit & wild mushroom Risotto flavored with lemon zest.

 

Wine Storage

Bottle Positioning: Horizontal
Temperature: Between 8°C/12°C (46,4F/53,6F) (or places without temperature variations)
Humidity: Between 70% and 80% (or places without humidity variations)
 

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