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Quinta do Crasto

Quinta do Crasto Crasto Red

Name: Quinta do Crasto Crasto Red
Brand: Quinta do Crasto
Price: 26.24 USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

Portugal, Douro

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

3.8

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WINE DESCRIPTION

This full-bodied red wine from Quinta do Crasto is a blend of classic Portuguese grape varieties – Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, and Tinta Barroca. Aromas of ripe red and black fruits, such as plum and blackberry, are complemented by hints of spice, tobacco, and cedar. On the palate, it is well-structured with firm tannins and good acidity. The finish is long and persistent, with layers of dark fruit and earthy notes. Enjoy this wine with a variety of dishes, from roasted meats to hearty stews.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Quinta do Crasto Crasto Red is a delicious blend of Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz grapes.It has a deep ruby color and aromas of ripe dark fruits, cedar, and spices. The palate of this full-bodied wine is complex and balanced, with a good concentration of flavors and a long, lingering finish. Enjoy with grilled meats and hearty stews.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

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2028

Profile

Sweetness:

Almost dry

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (4)

Tinta Barroca

Tinta Roriz

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

3.8

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