Quinta do Crasto Old Vines Reserve 2017
Red Wine from Douro, Portugal
  
  
18 points in Vinho Grandes Escolhas
17,5 points in Revista de Vinhos
Silver medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2015
Silver medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2014
Bronze medal International Wine Challenge 2014
Bronze medal International Wine Challenge 2013
Silver medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2012
Quinta do Crasto Old Vines Reserve 2017
Red Wine from Douro, Portugal
    
18 points in Vinho Grandes Escolhas
17,5 points in Revista de Vinhos
Silver medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2015
Silver medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2014
Bronze medal International Wine Challenge 2014
Bronze medal International Wine Challenge 2013
Silver medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2012
The grapes, coming from the old vines, were taken to the winery in 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 stainless steel tanks and fermentation took place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Ageing About 16 months in French oak barrels (85%) and American oak barrels (15%).
Deep ruby colour. Intense and fresh red fruit and gum cistus aromas with elegant spicy hints. Very attractive in the palate, evolving into a dense structure of fine-textured tannins, which is perfectly integrated with fresh red fruit flavours. Long and lingering finish. Great ageing potential.