Quinta do CrastoVinha da Ponte 2018

Product code: 25012
£186.25 inc VAT
£558.75 / case of 3
Portugal
Red Wine from
Douro, Portugal
Country
Country: Portugal
Region
Region: Douro
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Quinta do Crasto
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.00%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Manuel Lobo
Grape
Grape: Old Vines
Grape: Old Vines - mixed plantings, with several grapes varieties.
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Country
Country: Portugal
Region
Region: Douro
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Quinta do Crasto
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.00%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Manuel Lobo
Grape
Grape: Old Vines
Grape: Old Vines - mixed plantings, with several grapes varieties.

Taste Profile

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

Tasting Note

Deep purple in colour. With an extraordinary aroma intensity, the nose shows wild berry fruit notes in perfect harmony with elegant hints of spice and cocoa. The palate starts in an enchanting way, leading to a textured wine that has excellent volume and a solid structure made of velvety, lingering tannins. Lots of complexity and depth to the end. This is a terroir wine that perfectly reflects the pure essence of its provenance, the Vinha da Ponte vineyard.

Product Notes

Quinta do Crasto Vinha da Ponte is a sophisticated Portuguese wine carrying an enduring legacy. Produced from over a hundred-year-old vines grown on Douro's steep terraces, this wine presents an extraordinary complexity and elegance. It exudes a profound bouquet of ripe black fruits, balsamic notes, and fine spices, while the palate is full-bodied, perfectly balanced with firm tannins and astonishing freshness. Relishing a long, vibrant finish, it is indeed a true expression of nature and craftsmanship. Highly recommended for special gatherings or solitude alike, Vinha da Ponte is one of the finest wines of the esteemed Quinta do Crasto estate.

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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