Quinta do Crasto Late Bottled Vintage Port

Notes of: Leather

Notes of: Tobacco

Notes of: Prune

Notes of: Licorice

Notes of: Caramel

Notes of: Blackcurrant

Quinta do Crasto

Quinta do Crasto Late Bottled Vintage Port

Portugal, Douro

Red fortified wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.1

Most Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Quinta do Crasto Late Bottled Vintage Port is a premium fortified wine produced by the renowned Portuguese winery, Quinta do Crasto. This wine is made from grapes grown in the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its steep terraced vineyards and unique microclimate. The vineyards are carefully tended to by the winery's experienced team, ensuring that only the best grapes are selected for the wine. The winemaking process involves aging the wine in oak barrels for several years, resulting in a rich and complex flavor profile. Quinta do Crasto Late Bottled Vintage Port is a full-bodied wine with notes of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice, making it the perfect accompaniment to a variety of desserts or a cheese platter.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Quinta do Crasto Late Bottled Vintage Port is an incredibly complex and indulgent fortified wine.It is a blend of Porto varieties from vines grown in granite-rich soils in the Douro Valley. The wine has aromas of blackberry, blueberry, and leather, with a hint of dark chocolate. The palate is full-bodied with flavors of dark fruits, spice, and a hint of dried figs. The finish is long, with a pleasing sweetness and a touch of oak. Enjoy it with a selection of fine cheeses or decadent desserts.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

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2075

Profile

Sweetness:

Sweet

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Very high

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

High

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (4)

Touriga Nacional

Touriga Franca

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

4.1

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