Quinta do CrastoAltitude 430 2022

Product code: 25007
£17.75 inc VAT
£106.50 / case of 6
Portugal
Red Wine from
Douro, Portugal
Country
Country: Portugal
Region
Region: Douro
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Quinta do Crasto
Alcohol
Alcohol: 12.50%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Manuel Lobo & Cátia Barbeta
Grape
Grape: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa
Grape: 70% Tinta Francisca, 30% Touriga Nacional
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Country
Country: Portugal
Region
Region: Douro
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Quinta do Crasto
Alcohol
Alcohol: 12.50%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Manuel Lobo & Cátia Barbeta
Grape
Grape: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa
Grape: 70% Tinta Francisca, 30% Touriga Nacional

Taste Profile

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

Tasting Note

Garnet in colour. The nose o ers expressive notes of red fruit, perfectly balanced with delicate woodland and fine spice aromas. The palate starts in an engaging way, evolving into a wine of excellent volume and fine texture. This is a seductive wine, with a fresh, elegant finish. Crasto Altitude 430 embodies all the freshness and elegance that the Tinta Francisca and Touriga Nacional grapes deliver when planted at an altitude of 430 metres, with a north facing aspect.

Product Notes

Quinta do Crasto Altitude 430 is a bold and sumptuous Portuguese red wine. Crafted in the esteemed Douro Valley, at an elevation of 430m, it offers a complex array of robust flavours, including notes of ripe red fruits, warmed spices and hints of exotic wood. The wine boasts an impressive structure with a balanced acidity that promises a splendid longevity. Perfectly harmonised tannins add depth, resulting in a sophisticated finish. Quinta do Crasto Altitude 430 offers a versatile dining companion that pairs exquisitely with rich meat dishes and mature cheeses, making it a superior choice for those with refined palates.

About the Winery

Quinta do Crasto

Quinta do Crasto is an enchanting winery located in the heart of the Douro Valley, Portugal's treasured wine-producing region. Nurtured atop undulating hills in an environment basking in bright sunshine, this vast estate tells the tale of over a century of wine-making heritage.

Renowned for its dedication to preserving age-old wine-making traditions, Quinta do Crasto boasts more than 130 hectares of vineyards. The estate's stunning vineyards, arranged in terraces like a scenic mosaic upon the sprawling hillside, are rich with a diversity of prime grape varieties. This ensures their full-bodied wines bear the unique signature of their terroir and reflect the vibrant cosmopolitanism of the Douro all within each sip.

At Quinta do Crasto they blend the best of both worlds, combining traditional methods with cutting-edge technology to refine their production. This refreshing synergy articulates the balance of heritage and modernity inherent in their winemaking philosophy.

The production facilities embody this dedication to quality. Equipped with the latest wine-making technology, it coexists harmoniously with meticulous treading tanks where grapes are crushed by foot. Forgotten by many, this authentic winemaking method is part and parcel of Crasto's personality.

The estate shines with shades of green and brown changing with the seasons casting a hypnotic spell on the onlookers. Visitors not only get the chance to taste a multitude of fine wines under expert supervision but also, they can stay in one of the guest houses, adorned with thoughtful rustic touches to make your stay comfortable yet authentically Portagese.

But Quinta do Crasto's appeal extends beyond their sumptuous wines and captivating landscapes. Prized for its warm Portuguese hospitality, a visit to this winery is an immersive experience that brings guests closer to the land, the wine, and the rich culture of this soulful country.

Quinta do Crasto steeped in tradition. Yet boldly innovative. A journey here, is not merely a visit to a winery, it is a sojourn into the heart of the Douro. Unwrap a bottle of Quinta do Crasto and taste Portugal.

https://www.quintadocrasto.pt

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