Quinta Do Crasto Douro Reserve Old Vines
$41.99
Grape varieties: old vines (25 to 30 different grapes varieties). Winemaking: the grapes coming from old vines were taken to the winery in 25 kg plastic boxes and inspected on a sorting table on arrival. The grapes were then completely destemmed and slightly crushed. After this the must was transferred to temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Once the alcoholic fermentation was completed the grape were gently pressed using hydraulic presses. Ageing: 85% in french oak barrels and 15% in american oak barrels for about 16 months. Tasting: colour: deep ruby. Nose: very expressive on the nose showing fresh notes of gum cistus and berry fruit as well as delicate spicy hints. Palate: stylish and fresh beginning that leads to a serious and engaging wine. Full and textured on the palate with fresh berry fruit flavours and silky tannins. Balanced and lingering finish. – quinta do crasto
Grape varieties: old vines (25 to 30 different grapes varieties). Winemaking: the grapes coming from old vines were taken to the winery in 25 kg plastic boxes and inspected on a sorting table on arrival. The grapes were then completely destemmed and slightly crushed. After this the must was transferred to temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Once the alcoholic fermentation was completed the grape were gently pressed using hydraulic presses. Ageing: 85% in french oak barrels and 15% in american oak barrels for about 16 months. Tasting: colour: deep ruby. Nose: very expressive on the nose showing fresh notes of gum cistus and berry fruit as well as delicate spicy hints. Palate: stylish and fresh beginning that leads to a serious and engaging wine. Full and textured on the palate with fresh berry fruit flavours and silky tannins. Balanced and lingering finish. – quinta do crasto