Notes of: Raspberry

Notes of: Cedar

Notes of: Cut Grass

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Black Pepper

Notes of: Vanilla

Quinta do Crasto

Quinta do Crasto Crasto Superior Red

Portugal, Douro

Red wine

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

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

4.0

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