Quinta do Crasto
Quinta do Crasto Crasto Superior Red
4.3
Expert Rating
4.0
Most Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
This red blend from Quinta do Crasto, a historic estate in the Douro Valley, is a superior blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Roriz grapes. The wine is intense and concentrated, with aromas of dark fruit, spice, and leather. On the palate, it is full-bodied and powerful, with a smooth and velvety texture. The tannins are well-integrated, adding structure and balance to the ripe fruit and spice flavors. The finish is long and lingering, with a hint of oak and tobacco. This is an excellent example of the quality and complexity of wines from the Douro Valley.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Quinta do Crasto Crasto Superior Red offers aromas of dark cherry, raspberry, and blackberry with hints of tobacco, leather, and spice.On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and generous with luscious tannins, a good amount of acidity, and a good balance of fruit and earthy flavors. The finish is long and lingering with a touch of sweetness. This is a great expression of the Douro region that is a pleasure to drink.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
Profile
Sweetness:
Almost dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Intense
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (4)
Touriga Franca
Touriga Nacional
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
4.0
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