Quinta do CrastoTouriga Nacional 2020

Product code: 25008
£48.75 inc VAT
£292.50 / 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: 14.50%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Manuel Lobo & Cátia Barbeta
Grape
Grape: Touriga Nacional
Grape: 100% Touriga Nacional
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Country
Country: Portugal
Region
Region: Douro
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Quinta do Crasto
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.50%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Manuel Lobo & Cátia Barbeta
Grape
Grape: Touriga Nacional
Grape: 100% Touriga Nacional

Taste Profile

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

Tasting Note

Deep, almost opaque in colour, with intense purple hints. The nose shows an extraordinary freshness and aroma intensity, with floral notes of violet and wild flowers standing out, balanced by aromas of wild berry fruit. The palate is seductive, with a solid structure made of silky, fresh, well-integrated tannins. This is an appealing wine with a long, fresh and lingering finish, which reveals a great ageing potential.

Product Notes

Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional is a stunning Portuguese wine, originating from the lush Douro Valley. This limited production wine has a deep violet hue, offering an enticing aroma of dark ripe fruits, subtly adorned with hints of coffee and cocoa. It exhibits robust body and tannins, delicately balanced with an engaging complexity of spicy and mineral undertones. Possessing a long, satisfying finish, it's a testament to its heritage and exceptional winemaking process. Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional is an elegant wine, designed for the discerning palate, deserving a place at any Sophisticated table.

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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