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Quinta do Crasto

Quinta do Crasto Colheita Porto

Portugal, Douro

Red fortified wine

4.8

Expert Rating

4.3

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Quinta do Crasto Colheita Porto is a premium fortified wine produced by Quinta do Crasto, a renowned winery located in the Douro Valley of Portugal. The wine is made from carefully selected grapes grown in the estate's vineyards, which are known for their steep slopes and schist soils. The winemaking process involves traditional methods, including foot treading and aging in oak barrels for an extended period. The resulting wine is a rich and complex expression of the Douro terroir, with notes of dried fruit, nuts, and spices. Quinta do Crasto Colheita Porto is a perfect choice for those seeking a high-quality fortified wine with a unique character and a long-lasting finish. This wine is a tribute from the 4th generation of the family to Fernando Moreira d’Almeida, son of the famous Port producer Constantino de Almeida, reflecting his wisdom in the elaboration of Port wines of excellence.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Quinta do Crasto Colheita Porto is an old Tawny produced from a single year with grapes coming exclusively from the oldest vineyards of Quinta do Crasto.It ages in oak casks from the harvest year until it is bottled. Bright amber in color. Pronounced aroma intensity, showing notes reminiscent of honey, orange peel, and delicate nuts. Excellent concentration, volume, and structure on the palate, with fine-textured tannins. This is a delightfully charming wine, with a complex and long lingering finish.

EXPERT RATING

4.8

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2060

Profile

Sweetness:

Luscious

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Very high

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Intense

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Full

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

High

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (4)

Touriga Nacional

Touriga Franca

ORIGINS

Winery: Quinta do Crasto

Region: Douro

The Douro Valley in Portugal is one of the oldest and most iconic wine regions in the world. Located in the north of the country, the region is renowned for its stunning scenery and its production of world-class fortified wines. The Douro Valley was first demarcated in 1756 and originally applied only to port production. It was extended to include table wine in 1979, with the first glimmer of the region’s potential for non-fortified still red wines appearing when port shippers Casa Ferreirinha launched Barca Velha in 1952. The focus on table wines did not take hold until the 1990’s, following Portugal’s accession to the EU.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.3

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