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Quinta do Crasto

Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional

Name: Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional
Brand: Quinta do Crasto
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.5 (0 reviews)

Portugal, Douro

Red wine

4.5

Expert Rating

4.5

Most Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional is a premium red wine produced by Quinta do Crasto, a renowned winery located in the Douro Valley region of Portugal. The wine is made from the Touriga Nacional grape variety, which is known for its intense aromas and flavors. The vineyards are situated on steep slopes, with schist soils and a Mediterranean climate, providing ideal conditions for grape growing. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in oak barrels. The resulting wine is full-bodied, with rich fruit flavors and a long, smooth finish. Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional is a perfect choice for wine enthusiasts looking for a high-quality, elegant red wine with a distinct Portuguese character.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional is an intense, complex and elegant red wine from Portugal.On the nose, it offers aromas of blackberries, violets, and a hint of spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied with notes of black fruit, black pepper, and a hint of dark chocolate. The tannins are firm yet smooth, and the finish is long and lingering. Overall, this is an impressive wine that offers a unique and rewarding experience.

EXPERT RATING

4.5

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Profile

Sweetness:

Almost dry

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

No/Low

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

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

4.5

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