Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional Tinto 2017

Grape Varieties: Touriga Nacional

Tasting Note: Deep purple in colour. The nose shows elegant notes of violet with delicate hints of fresh spice and wild berry fruit. Well-balanced on the palate, evolving into a wine of excellent volume, with fine-textured tannins and aromas of violet. The finish is fresh and lingering. An engaging wine that mirrors the unique identity of the Touriga Nacional grape variety.

Vinification: The grapes, coming from the best Touriga Nacional plots of Quinta do Crasto, are brought to the winery in 22kg plastic boxes where they undergo strict selection. After complete destemming and slight crushing, the juice is transferred to temperature controlled stainless-steel tanks. Once the alcoholic fermentation is completed, the juice is gently pressed.

Ageing: 18 Months in French oak barrels.

Gastronomy: Serving temperature 16-18ºC.

Winemaker: Manuel Lobo

Prémios: 94-96/100 Robert Parker (EUA/2020), 94/100 Wine Enthusiast (EUA/2021), 19/20 Grandes Escolhas Magazine (PT/2021), Grand Gold Medal – Wines of Portugal Challenge (PT/2022)